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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 uncle
(b) His grandfather
(c) His father
(d) His mentor

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

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

4. What determines a great household?
(a) Sculptured gardens
(b) Social status and nobility
(c) A swimming pool
(d) Horse stables

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

6. What book does Mr. Stevens consult before leaving on his trip?
(a) God's Country
(b) The Back Roads of England
(c) Visit the British Isles
(d) The Wonder of England

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

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

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

10. What is Lord Darlington's hope for the conference?
(a) Develop a coalition to provide aid to Germany
(b) That it will start on time
(c) That everyone will have a good time
(d) That it will be the last one he has to host

11. What is Stevens content to do?
(a) Sit on a bench and think
(b) Wade in a pond
(c) Swim
(d) Read

12. What had Miss Kenton brought to Stevens' office at Darlington Hall one day?
(a) Magazines
(b) New curtains
(c) Candy
(d) Fresh flowers

13. What did Miss Kenton call Stevens' father one day?
(a) A tyrant
(b) A nuisance
(c) Warren
(d) William

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

15. What did Mr. Stevens receive from Miss Kenton?
(a) A Christmas gift
(b) Tickets to the theater
(c) A birthday card
(d) A letter

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Kenton?

2. What does the car need?

3. What is the subject of Miss Kenton's letter?

4. How does Stevens feel about serving at Darlington Hall for so many years?

5. What does Mr. Faraday call Mr. Stevens when he learns of Mr. Stevens' plans to visit Miss Kenton?

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