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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the overall goal of the conference?
(a) Discuss the demise of the British monarchy
(b) Establish the United Nations
(c) Freeze German reparation payments and withdraw French troops
(d) Determine who should be the next ruler of Germany

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

3. What does Mr. Stevens consider critical to his work?
(a) Diplomacy
(b) Etiquette
(c) Organizational skills
(d) Professionalism

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

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

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

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

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

9. Where does Stevens go for help?
(a) The next town
(b) A large Victorian house
(c) A nearby farm
(d) A service station

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

11. Why does Stevens awaken early?
(a) A faulty alarm clock
(b) Unfamiliar surroundings
(c) A rooster crowed
(d) A noisy neighbor

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

13. What had Stevens said about employment by Lord Darlington when asked by a guest of Mr. Farraday's?
(a) He hated it
(b) He denied it
(c) He is glad it is over
(d) He loved it

14. Many people associated with the butler profession say that either a man has _______________________ or he does not.
(a) the proper credentials
(b) the right clothes
(c) the dignified qualities necessary
(d) a sense of humor

15. To what does Stevens compare himself?
(a) His father
(b) The Queen's butler
(c) The great butlers of the past
(d) His mentor

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stevens tell his father after the accident?

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

3. What does the doctor do after attending to the elder Mr. Stevens?

4. Under whom did Stevens train as a butler?

5. What does this road trip supply for Stevens?

(see the answer keys)

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