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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stevens believes that the rungs of a social ladder have been replaced by __________.
(a) a wheel
(b) stepping stones
(c) a cart
(d) a step stool

2. What is the subject of Miss Kenton's letter?
(a) She has a terminal illness
(b) She is moving to the United States
(c) She is starting a restaurant
(d) She is recently divorced with no future plans

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

4. Miss Kenton could be a solution for what problem at Darlington Hall?
(a) Secretary
(b) Cooking
(c) Gardening
(d) Staffing

5. What is the state of Miss Kenton's marriage?
(a) It has just ended
(b) It is failing
(c) It is stable
(d) She is a newlywed

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

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

8. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?
(a) New luggage
(b) New clothes
(c) New books
(d) New car

9. How long has Miss Kenton been gone?
(a) 2 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 20 years
(d) 15 years

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

11. Where has Mr. Stevens been employed for many years?
(a) Scotland Yard
(b) British Secret Service
(c) Darlington Hall
(d) Parliament

12. When Mr. Stevens encounters an old man on the road, what does the old man say?
(a) He needs a ride to the next town
(b) He invites Stevens into the woods to enjoy the view
(c) He prefers to walk
(d) He is waiting on a bus

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the encounter with the old man at the forest symbolize Stevens' personality?

2. How can Stevens' father's demeanor best be described?

3. What does Miss Kenton insinuate in her letter?

4. What has been the nature of Mr. Stevens' trips?

5. What book does Mr. Stevens consult before leaving on his trip?

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