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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Stevens returns to his duties at the conference?
(a) The conference ends early
(b) The elder Mr. Stevens dies
(c) The delegates leave to play golf
(d) The men take an afternoon break

2. How can Stevens' father's demeanor best be described?
(a) Aggressive
(b) Quiet reserve
(c) Quirky
(d) Outgoing

3. What had Miss Kenton brought to Stevens' office at Darlington Hall one day?
(a) Candy
(b) Magazines
(c) Fresh flowers
(d) New curtains

4. What quality does Stevens thinks makes a good butler?
(a) Dignity
(b) Fastidiousness
(c) Humility
(d) Discretion

5. What is the state of the relationship between Mr. Stevens and Mr. Faraday?
(a) Comfortable
(b) Strained
(c) Fond
(d) Antagonistic

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the best butler Stevens has ever seen?

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

3. What can be enjoyed at the top of the hill?

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

5. In what does Mr. Faraday want to invest for Darlington Hall?

(see the answer key)

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