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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman Krapp-on-tape says he used to live with?

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

3. What is the last thing heard on the tape before Krapp switches it off and goes offstage for the second time in Part 1?

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

5. How is a nurse described in Part 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Krapp begins contemplating whether to finish his tape, what does he suggest as an alternative?

2. How does Krapp describe the park in Part 3?

3. What does Krapp do after he begins reading his ledger in Part 1?

4. What is Krapp-on-tape talking about when Krapp-at-the-desk fast-forwards the tape the first time?

5. Describe what Krapp does when he goes offstage for the first time in the play and what he brings back onstage with him.

6. What does Krapp do with his little black ball according to his old tape?

7. What does Krapp do after he finishes his first banana in Part 1?

8. What is Krapp-on-tape talking about that causes Krapp-at-the-desk to rewind?

9. What does Krapp do with his second banana in Part 1?

10. Why does Krapp tell himself to "keep 'em under"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Krapp-on-tape's discussion of his "visions at last" and the reaction towards this from Krapp as an old man.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the symbolism of Krapp's name. What purpose does the author have for giving him this name? What does the name suggest about the play's overall theme?

Essay Topic 3

Examine the role of drinking in the play. What does drinking represent to Krapp as an old man? What does drinking help to replace in his life?

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