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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing that Krapp reads from his ledger in Part 1?
(a) His name.
(b) The names of books.
(c) A box and spool number.
(d) The names of songs.

2. Finish the sentence: "Closing with a yelp to _____".
(a) Freedom.
(b) Providence.
(c) Heartache.
(d) Living.

3. How many pockets does Krapp's waistcoat have?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

4. What does Krapp take out of the second drawer in his desk in Part 1?
(a) An envelope.
(b) A banana.
(c) An orange.
(d) A tape.

5. Where does Krapp sit after coming back from offstage for the first time?
(a) On the floor.
(b) On a step.
(c) At his desk.
(d) On his desk.

6. In what way is Krapp positioned at his desk at the beginning of Part 1?
(a) Facing away from the desk towards the audience.
(b) Standing on his desk.
(c) Standing in front of his desk.
(d) Facing towards the desk with his back to the audience.

7. What does Krapp carry with him when he comes from offstage for the first time?
(a) A dictionary.
(b) A ledger.
(c) A banana.
(d) A bottle.

8. With whom does Krapp-on-tape say he celebrated his birthday?
(a) His son.
(b) No one.
(c) His family.
(d) His wife.

9. In what is there a "slight improvement" mentioned in Part 1?
(a) Posture.
(b) Health.
(c) Hair growth.
(d) Bowel movements.

10. How is Krapp's vision described?
(a) Far-sighted.
(b) Near-sighted.
(c) Has cataracts.
(d) Perfect.

11. What is the name of the woman that Krapp-on-tape says usually sings at that particular hour when he is recording?
(a) Laura Brown.
(b) Miss Janelle.
(c) Lady Garland.
(d) Old Miss McGlome.

12. When Krapp-on-tape talks about statistics, how many hours does he mention?
(a) 1500.
(b) 1300.
(c) 1600.
(d) 1700.

13. What does Krapp do with the item he takes out of the first drawer in his desk?
(a) Smells it.
(b) Eats it.
(c) Puts it back.
(d) Listens to it.

14. What does Krapp do with the first thing he takes out of his pocket in Part 1?
(a) Puts it in a drawer.
(b) Throws it away.
(c) Puts it back.
(d) Puts it in a box.

15. How many seconds does Krapp go offstage for the first time?
(a) 25.
(b) 15.
(c) 20.
(d) 10.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Part 1 take place?

2. What color is Krapp's shirt?

3. What noise is heard offstage for the first time?

4. What is the second thing Krapp takes out of his pocket in Part 1?

5. How many popped corks are heard when Krapp goes offstage the second time in Part 1?

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