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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the best butler Stevens has ever seen?
(a) His father
(b) His uncle
(c) His mentor
(d) His grandfather

2. Voicing his comparisons of himself to other butlers would be ____________.
(a) vulgar
(b) inappropriate
(c) funny
(d) timely

3. How does Stevens recall the time of the conference?
(a) One of the worst times of his life
(b) With pride for persevering personally and professionally
(c) Something that he hopes will not be repeated
(d) With relief that it is over

4. The old man tells Stevens that it may be his last chance to ___________________________.
(a) sleep at his inn
(b) eat at his restaurant
(c) take in such a spectacular view
(d) travel on this road

5. Mr. Farraday's comment makes Mr. Stevens feel __________________.
(a) validated
(b) pleased
(c) angry
(d) uncomfortable

6. Stevens does not want people to get the idea that he is ___________________ about working for Lord Darlington.
(a) angry
(b) pleased
(c) embarrassed
(d) sentimental

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

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

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

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

11. What accident does the elder Mr. Stevens have one day?
(a) Trips and falls on an icy sidewalk
(b) He sets fire to the drapes
(c) He is hit by a bicyclist
(d) Falls while carrying a tray of food for guests

12. What nationality is Mr. Faraday?
(a) Scottish
(b) British
(c) American
(d) Irish

13. Where does Stevens go to admire some natural beauty?
(a) A hilltop
(b) A nearby pond
(c) A meadow
(d) A woods

14. How does Stevens feel about serving at Darlington Hall for so many years?
(a) Tired
(b) Fortunate
(c) Arrogant
(d) Resentful

15. What is the topic of the conference?
(a) The oil crisis
(b) The British Empire expansion
(c) Global warming
(d) Germany's reparations after World War I

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the current number of staff at Darlington Hall?

2. Where did Stevens spend the night?

3. What is the overall goal of the conference?

4. By what is Stevens conflicted?

5. The Prologue is written about what time?

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