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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Krapp-on-tape say he has been listening to at random?
(a) Old recordings of himself.
(b) Recordings of his mother.
(c) The radio.
(d) A record.

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

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

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

5. 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 in a box.
(d) Puts it back.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is described as "memorable" in Part 1?

2. What does Krapp take out of the first drawer in his desk in Part 1?

3. What color coat does Krapp-on-tape describe a girl wearing at a railway station in Part 1?

4. What does Krapp do with the second thing he takes out of his pocket in Part 1?

5. Where does Krapp-on-tape say he celebrated his birthday that year?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Krapp do when he comes back onstage for the second time in Part 1?

2. What is Krapp-on-tape discussing at the beginning of Part 2?

3. What does Krapp talk about regarding his book sales?

4. Describe Krapp's only interaction with the dark young beauty.

5. How is Krapp's physical appearance described?

6. How does Krapp react during and after his song in Part 3?

7. What does Krapp say regarding his last meeting with the woman in Part 3?

8. What does Krapp say about his younger self after he finishes listening to the old tapes?

9. How does Krapp-on-tape celebrate his 39th birthday?

10. In what manner does Krapp talk about spools in Part 3?

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