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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Day 2, Morning.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Stevens awaken early?
(a) A rooster crowed
(b) Unfamiliar surroundings
(c) A noisy neighbor
(d) A faulty alarm clock

2. What does Stevens tell his father after the accident?
(a) His father needs to see a doctor
(b) The elder Mr. Stevens can no longer work at Darlington
(c) The elder Mr. Stevens' duties have to be reassigned
(d) His father needs a month-long holiday

3. What is Stevens able to do in his position of head butler at the conference?
(a) Garners information from all the dignitaries
(b) Arranges for evening entertainment
(c) Have some brandy with the men after the meeting ends
(d) Control who sleeps in the different rooms

4. What does this road trip supply for Stevens?
(a) Time alone to ponder and reminisce
(b) A well-deserved vacation
(c) A shopping excursion
(d) A chance to meet new vendors

5. Who is Miss Kenton?
(a) Mr. Stevens' sister
(b) A former housekeeper at Darlington Hall
(c) Mr. Faraday's assistant
(d) A chef at Darlington Hall

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of Miss Kenton's marriage?

2. What does Stevens think about in the time before breakfast?

3. When Mr. Stevens encounters an old man on the road, what does the old man say?

4. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?

5. How many dignitaries are expected?

(see the answer key)

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