The Remains of the Day Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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The Remains of the Day Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Mr. Stevens' profession?
(a) Farmer
(b) Surgeon
(c) Lawyer
(d) Butler

3. What is Mr. Stevens' demeanor?
(a) Exuberant
(b) Confident
(c) Guilty
(d) Very proper

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

5. What happens to the car as Stevens continues on his trip?
(a) It gets a flat tire
(b) It gets a bad oil leak
(c) The windshield gets cracked by a rock
(d) It emits a heated smell

6. According to Stevens, a good butler is probably born with ______________, as it is something that cannot be taught.
(a) Good taste
(b) Compassion
(c) Humor
(d) Dignity

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

8. What does Mr. Faraday call Mr. Stevens when he learns of Mr. Stevens' plans to visit Miss Kenton?
(a) Ladies Man
(b) Delusional Fool
(c) Hopeless Romantic
(d) Eternal Optimist

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

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

11. How long has Mr. Stevens been employed in this position?
(a) 30 years
(b) 3 years
(c) 20 years
(d) 25 years

12. What can be enjoyed at the top of the hill?
(a) A concert
(b) The most beautiful view in England
(c) Apples
(d) Poetry reading

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

14. What is Miss Kenton's name now that she is married?
(a) Mrs. Benn
(b) Mrs. Benjamin
(c) Mrs. Berne
(d) Mrs. Burnap

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Miss Kenton interrupt the conference to beckon Stevens out of the room?

2. What is the overall goal of the conference?

3. What was the number of staff employed at Darlington Hall 20 years ago?

4. What does Stevens fear will belie his true feelings about Lord Darlington?

5. How much has Mr. Stevens traveled in his life?

(see the answer keys)

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