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The Remains of the Day | Quiz

Kazuo Ishiguro
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The Remains of the Day | Quiz

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1)

What is the Treaty of Versailles (from Day 2, Morning)

Marie Antoinette's coronation document
Louis XIV's declaration of peace
A French document stored in a museum
The peace agreement between Germany and the Allies
2)

How does Stevens react to the revelation? (from Day 6, Evening)

Happy
Surprised
Shocked
No reaction
3)

What determines a great household? (from Day 2, Afternoon)

Social status and nobility
A swimming pool
Horse stables
Sculptured gardens
4)

What does the doctor do after attending to the elder Mr. Stevens? (from Day 2, Morning)

Has tea with Lord Darlington
Plays golf with the delegates
Writes out a bill
Attends the French delegate who has a foot problem
5)

Stevens watches some people who are doing what? (from Day 2, Afternoon)

Picnicking
Swimming
Fishing
Skating
6)

What sign does Stevens see? (from Day 3, Morning)

Burberry
Giffen Silver Polish Company
Barclay's
Royal Tea
7)

What does Miss Kenton reveal to Stevens? (from Day 6, Evening)

She could never stand Lord Darlington
She had an abortion while at Darlington Hall
She stole silverware before she left Darlington Hall
She wondered how her life might have been if she and Stevens had shared a life
8)

What is the mood of their parting? (from Day 6, Evening)

Joyful
Relieved
Melancholy
Abrupt
9)

What kind of night does Stevens spend at the inn? (from Day 2, Afternoon)

Peaceful
Restful
Noisy
Fitful
10)

Stevens believes that the rungs of a social ladder have been replaced by __________. (from Day 2, Afternoon)

a cart
a step stool
a wheel
stepping stones
11)

What beverage do Stevens and Miss Kenton enjoy each evening? (from Day 3, Evening)

Brandy
Wine
Tea
Hot cocoa
12)

What else does Stevens recall about the ambassador's visit? (from Day 3, Morning)

Many people wanted to be dinner guests with him
He was demanding about his clothing
He would sleep past noon
He wanted cognanc and cigars in his room each night
13)

What does Stevens answer when asked if he had ever worked for Lord Darlington? (from Day 2, Afternoon)

He was proud of his service to Lord Darlington
He is currently employed by Mr. Farraday
Lord Darlington was always good to him
He was glad to be rid of Lord Darlington
14)

Why does Stevens go to Miss Kenton's room? (from Day Four, Afternoon)

To tell her that Lord Darlington's godson needs a room for the night
To take Miss Kenton some hot chocolate
To give Miss Kenton some news about a maid
To get the menus for an upcoming event
15)

How does Stevens recall the time of the conference? (from Day 2, Morning)

One of the worst times of his life
With relief that it is over
Something that he hopes will not be repeated
With pride for persevering personally and professionally
16)

What is the nature of Miss Kenton's family? (from Day 3, Evening)

She has no family
She is the youngest
She is an orphan
She is an only child
17)

What is the profession of Lord Darlington's godson? (from Day Four, Afternoon)

Journalist
Politician
Attorney
Author
18)

What does Stevens secretly think about Lord Darlington? (from Day 3, Morning)

He is very ill
He is cheap
He may have been involved in Nazi activities
He is gay
19)

How long did Stevens and Miss Kenton meet? (from Day 6, Evening)

One hour
Two hours
Three hours
The whole afternoon
20)

How do Stevens and Miss Kenton part? (from Day 6, Evening)

They do not part
Knowing they will never see each other again
They kiss goodbye in the rain
He takes her to her bus stop
21)

What does Stevens feel has happened to Lord Darlington's reputation? (from Day 2, Afternoon)

It is destroyed
It is revered
It is glowing
It is tarnished
22)

What does Stevens try to get Miss Kenton to understand? (from Day 3, Evening)

Personal feelings have no place in the running of the household
The maids are wearing their uniforms too short
The butlers are within his domain, not hers
Her household budgets are exceeding their limits
23)

What was the ambassador's demeanor? (from Day 3, Morning)

Bored
Arrogant
Apprehensive
Confident
24)

What does Stevens tell Miss Kenton about Lord Darlington? (from Day 3, Evening)

He has a terminal illness
He is secretly in love with Miss Kenton
He admits to the injustice of dismissing the two maids
He will be leaving England soon
25)

What does the elder Mr. Stevens tell Stevens? (from Day 2, Morning)

He loves him and is proud of him
He would like some wine with dinner
He wants to make out his will
Stevens should marry Miss Kenton
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