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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Day 6, Evening.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the polished silver indicate about Lord Darlington's household?
(a) Only the surface of things matters
(b) Obsessive compulsive behavior
(c) Wealth
(d) Many parties

2. What does Miss Kenton report upon returning to Darlington Hall that evening?
(a) That her purse was stolen in town
(b) That a storm is brewing
(c) That she has accepted a marriage proposal and will be leaving
(d) That she witnessed an accident in town

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

4. Why does Miss Kenton interrupt the conference to beckon Stevens out of the room?
(a) There is not enough brandy for after dinner drinks
(b) There is a phone call for the French representative
(c) Stevens' father collapsed and they are waiting for a doctor
(d) The cook has burned the duck for dinner

5. Mr. Stevens is not comfortable with American ________________.
(a) sensibilities
(b) customs
(c) food
(d) literature

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stevens not allow himself to do regarding Lord Darlington?

2. To what does Stevens compare himself?

3. What decision was Lord Darlington's girlfriend behind?

4. What does Stevens recall now?

5. How long has Miss Kenton been gone?

(see the answer key)

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