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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. By what is a great household judged?
(a) How well the grounds are manicured
(b) Its religious affiliations
(c) Moral fiber and contributions to society
(d) How many parties it has

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

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

6. What is Stevens able to do in his position of head butler at the conference?
(a) Arranges for evening entertainment
(b) Control who sleeps in the different rooms
(c) Have some brandy with the men after the meeting ends
(d) Garners information from all the dignitaries

7. According to Stevens, a butler must have ________________________ as well as a working knowledge on a number of subjects.
(a) strong faith
(b) a driver's license
(c) new clothes
(d) a command of the language

8. Where did Stevens spend the night?
(a) A Holiday Inn
(b) A guest house in Salisbury
(c) A 4-star hotel in London
(d) A bed and breakfast in Devonshire

9. What does Stevens consider it to be to talk about a former employer?
(a) Necessary
(b) Impolite
(c) Required
(d) Casual conversation

10. To what does Stevens compare being asked about a former employer in the presence of a current one?
(a) A student in the principal's office
(b) A divorced woman with her current husband present
(c) Being caught shoplifting
(d) Being stopped by a police officer

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

12. Who is Mr. Stevens' current employer?
(a) Tony Blair
(b) Margaret Thatcher
(c) Winston Churchill
(d) Mr. Farraday

13. According to Stevens, what is another characteristic of a great butler?
(a) Having good posture
(b) Serving in a great household
(c) Knowing proper etiquette
(d) Being able to stand for a long time

14. What does Miss Kenton insinuate in her letter?
(a) That her husband has committed adultery
(b) She may want to return to work at Darlington Hall
(c) That she has three children
(d) That she has always loved Stevens

15. Why does Stevens' answer put Mr. Farraday in an awkward spot?
(a) Mr. Farraday did not like Lord Darlington
(b) Mr. Farraday does not want Stevens speaking to his guests
(c) The staff should not speak unless spoken to
(d) Mr. Farraday had told his guests about Stevens' career with Lord Darlington

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stevens answer when asked if he had ever worked for Lord Darlington?

2. What quality does Stevens thinks makes a good butler?

3. What does Stevens consider the comments people still make about Lord Darlington?

4. Under whom did Stevens train as a butler?

5. Stevens' behavior indicates that he is haunted by ______________________.

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