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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stevens realizes that he is ______________ when asked about employment with Lord Darlington.
(a) talkative
(b) evasive
(c) forthright
(d) secretive

2. What does the elder Mr. Stevens tell Stevens?
(a) Stevens should marry Miss Kenton
(b) He loves him and is proud of him
(c) He would like some wine with dinner
(d) He wants to make out his will

3. What does the old man say is at the top of the hill?
(a) A bench
(b) An apple orchard
(c) A barn
(d) A church

4. What can be enjoyed at the top of the hill?
(a) Apples
(b) The most beautiful view in England
(c) Poetry reading
(d) A concert

5. In what does Mr. Faraday want to invest for Darlington Hall?
(a) An antique clock
(b) Permanent staff
(c) Staff uniforms
(d) New china

6. By what is Stevens conflicted?
(a) Duty and opinions
(b) Gossip and personal observations
(c) Duty and personal observations
(d) Questions and opinions

7. What happens to the car as Stevens continues on his trip?
(a) It emits a heated smell
(b) It gets a bad oil leak
(c) It gets a flat tire
(d) The windshield gets cracked by a rock

8. In what country does Mr. Stevens life?
(a) United States
(b) Germany
(c) France
(d) England

9. Who assists Stevens with his problem?
(a) Farmer
(b) Traveling salesman
(c) Mechanic
(d) Chauffeur

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

11. Why has Stevens missed out on a normal life?
(a) He is devoted to his job
(b) He does not like meeting new people
(c) He does not drive
(d) He is too shy to get married

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

13. What is Mr. Stevens considering at point in time?
(a) Taking a road trip
(b) Getting married
(c) Retiring
(d) Starting his own business

14. How does Stevens feel about this widely accepted position?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

15. Where are the elder Mr. Stevens' tasks outlined?
(a) On a chalkboard
(b) On a memo pad
(c) In a journal
(d) On a piece of paper

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the topic of the conference?

3. Mr. Stevens is not comfortable with American ________________.

4. How many dignitaries are expected?

5. Who is in charge of staffing at Darlington Hall?

(see the answer keys)

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