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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Stevens go to Miss Kenton's room?

2. What does Stevens tell Miss Kenton that shocks her?

3. What kind of night does Stevens spend at the inn?

4. What else does Stevens recall about the ambassador's visit?

5. What is Stevens doing in the butler's pantry when Miss Kenton enters one evening?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain what you think Stevens will do with the balance of his life. What will he do when he returns to Darlington Hall? Will he continue on as before or will he make an attempt to carve out a little life for himself, too? Can he serve himself and still serve others? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Stevens feel he must be evasive about his employment with Lord Darlington? What has happened to make Stevens change his perspective on Lord Darlington? How does Stevens measure his own life by Lord Darlington's activities?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Stevens' preparations for his road trip. How do his preparations mirror his personality? Why is the trip out of character for him?

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