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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What literary device does the author use when describing Stevens' last chance to see a spectacular view?
(a) Symbolism
(b) Foreshadowing
(c) Irony
(d) Metaphor

2. What was the number of staff employed at Darlington Hall 20 years ago?
(a) 15
(b) 18
(c) 10
(d) 4

3. What question does Stevens ponder as he drives?
(a) Did he turn in the grocer's order?
(b) Did he polish the silver?
(c) Did he turn off the oven?
(d) What qualities makes a good butler?

4. What else does Stevens recall about the ambassador's visit?
(a) He wanted cognanc and cigars in his room each night
(b) Many people wanted to be dinner guests with him
(c) He was demanding about his clothing
(d) He would sleep past noon

5. What does the doctor do after attending to the elder Mr. Stevens?
(a) Attends the French delegate who has a foot problem
(b) Plays golf with the delegates
(c) Writes out a bill
(d) Has tea with Lord Darlington

Short Answer Questions

1. What sign does Stevens see?

2. What happens when Stevens returns to his duties at the conference?

3. Many people associated with the butler profession say that either a man has _______________________ or he does not.

4. How can Stevens' personality be described?

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

(see the answer key)

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