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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The Prologue is written about what time?
(a) April 1956
(b) July 1956
(c) May 1957
(d) September 1954

2. What book does Mr. Stevens consult before leaving on his trip?
(a) God's Country
(b) Visit the British Isles
(c) The Back Roads of England
(d) The Wonder of England

3. Where did Stevens spend the night?
(a) A 4-star hotel in London
(b) A Holiday Inn
(c) A bed and breakfast in Devonshire
(d) A guest house in Salisbury

4. What is the current number of staff at Darlington Hall?
(a) 10
(b) 15
(c) 4
(d) 18

5. Who is Mr. Stevens' current employer?
(a) Tony Blair
(b) Margaret Thatcher
(c) Mr. Farraday
(d) Winston Churchill

6. Who assists Stevens with his problem?
(a) Mechanic
(b) Traveling salesman
(c) Chauffeur
(d) Farmer

7. By what is a great household judged?
(a) How well the grounds are manicured
(b) Moral fiber and contributions to society
(c) Its religious affiliations
(d) How many parties it has

8. What is the subject of Miss Kenton's letter?
(a) She has a terminal illness
(b) She is starting a restaurant
(c) She is moving to the United States
(d) She is recently divorced with no future plans

9. Who is the best butler Stevens has ever seen?
(a) His grandfather
(b) His father
(c) His mentor
(d) His uncle

10. What has been the nature of Mr. Stevens' trips?
(a) Family holidays
(b) Family vacations
(c) Outings for professional duties
(d) Annual vacations

11. Voicing his comparisons of himself to other butlers would be ____________.
(a) timely
(b) inappropriate
(c) funny
(d) vulgar

12. Many people associated with the butler profession say that either a man has _______________________ or he does not.
(a) a sense of humor
(b) the dignified qualities necessary
(c) the right clothes
(d) the proper credentials

13. According to Stevens, a butler must have ________________________ as well as a working knowledge on a number of subjects.
(a) a driver's license
(b) strong faith
(c) a command of the language
(d) new clothes

14. When did Lord Darlington host a conference of important men from around the world?
(a) May 1925
(b) April 1923
(c) March 1939
(d) March 1923

15. What did Miss Kenton call Stevens' father one day?
(a) Warren
(b) A tyrant
(c) A nuisance
(d) William

Short Answer Questions

1. What determines a great household?

2. In what country does Mr. Stevens life?

3. What had Miss Kenton brought to Stevens' office at Darlington Hall one day?

4. What does Mr. Faraday call Mr. Stevens when he learns of Mr. Stevens' plans to visit Miss Kenton?

5. What does Stevens consider the comments people still make about Lord Darlington?

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