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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Day 3, Evening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stevens chide Miss Kenton periodically?
(a) Because she is in love
(b) Because she has a secret admirer
(c) Because she has a new hairstyle
(d) Because she did not resign as she threatened

2. What does Stevens fear will belie his true feelings about Lord Darlington?
(a) Little white lies
(b) Melancholy musings
(c) Stories
(d) Reverie

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

4. Why does Stevens' answer put Mr. Farraday in an awkward spot?
(a) The staff should not speak unless spoken to
(b) Mr. Farraday did not like Lord Darlington
(c) Mr. Farraday does not want Stevens speaking to his guests
(d) Mr. Farraday had told his guests about Stevens' career with Lord Darlington

5. Where does Stevens go for help?
(a) A nearby farm
(b) The next town
(c) A service station
(d) A large Victorian house

Short Answer Questions

1. The old man tells Stevens that it may be his last chance to ___________________________.

2. How does the encounter with the old man at the forest symbolize Stevens' personality?

3. To what issue does Stevens return in his thoughts?

4. Stevens' behavior indicates that he is haunted by ______________________.

5. What is the nature of Miss Kenton's family?

(see the answer key)

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