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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What can the doctor tell about Stevens by his demeanor?
(a) He is from Scotland
(b) He is apprehensive
(c) He is a manservant
(d) He is an educated man

2. What good news does Miss Kenton have about her daughter?
(a) She just graduated college
(b) She is expecting a child
(c) She is engaged to be married
(d) She has just received her law degree

3. What is the town where Miss Kenton lives?
(a) Little Compton
(b) Leicester
(c) Lancaschire
(d) Liverpool

4. How is Mr. Farraday different from Lord Darlington?
(a) He runs a much more casual household
(b) He is nonchalant about polishing the silver
(c) He has a better sense of humor
(d) He is a much younger man

5. What is Stevens doing in the butler's pantry when Miss Kenton enters one evening?
(a) Having a snack
(b) Taking a nap
(c) Drinking wine
(d) Reading a book

6. What does Lisa leave for Miss Kenton?
(a) A pen
(b) A book
(c) A note
(d) A bouquet

7. Miss Kenton passes off those letters as __________________________.
(a) just a way to make Stevens jealous
(b) cathartic releases
(c) the ramblings of a hysterical woman
(d) temporary frustrations in the adjustment to marriage

8. What kind of night does Stevens spend at the inn?
(a) Peaceful
(b) Noisy
(c) Fitful
(d) Restful

9. What does Stevens try to get Miss Kenton to understand?
(a) The maids are wearing their uniforms too short
(b) The butlers are within his domain, not hers
(c) Personal feelings have no place in the running of the household
(d) Her household budgets are exceeding their limits

10. What was the ambassador's demeanor?
(a) Arrogant
(b) Bored
(c) Confident
(d) Apprehensive

11. What does Miss Kenton tell Stevens before she leaves for the evening?
(a) She has the menus prepared for the next month
(b) She needs to hire a new maid
(c) A suitor has asked her to marry him
(d) She wants a day off

12. What topic does Stevens bring up with Miss Kenton in the summerhouse?
(a) Her threat of resignation
(b) The menus for the week
(c) The attire of the downstairs staff
(d) A party that Lord Darlington wants to host

13. Who is the maid that Miss Kenton hires despite Stevens' misgivings?
(a) Linda
(b) Lynette
(c) Lydia
(d) Lisa

14. How does Stevens react to Miss Kenton's news?
(a) He does not react at all
(b) He walks away in silence
(c) He pushes her to change her mind
(d) His hopes are dashed

15. What is Stevens' demeanor regarding Lord Darlington?
(a) Lack of confidence
(b) Questioning
(c) Staunch support
(d) Gossiping

Short Answer Questions

1. Lord Darlington had withdrawn from what group?

2. Where does Stevens have tea?

3. Why does Stevens begin to doubt that Miss Kenton will show up?

4. On what topic does Miss Kenton chide Stevens?

5. What decision was Lord Darlington's girlfriend behind?

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