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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How can Stevens' personality be described?
(a) Aggressive
(b) Shy
(c) Quirky
(d) Obsessive

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

5. Who is Miss Kenton?
(a) Mr. Faraday's assistant
(b) A former housekeeper at Darlington Hall
(c) Mr. Stevens' sister
(d) A chef at Darlington Hall

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

7. What has been the nature of Mr. Stevens' trips?
(a) Outings for professional duties
(b) Family holidays
(c) Family vacations
(d) Annual vacations

8. What quality does Stevens thinks makes a good butler?
(a) Dignity
(b) Humility
(c) Discretion
(d) Fastidiousness

9. How many dignitaries are expected?
(a) 20
(b) 8
(c) 10
(d) 18

10. What does Stevens consider the comments people still make about Lord Darlington?
(a) Rude
(b) Foolish
(c) Introspective
(d) Appropriate

11. What is the state of the relationship between Mr. Stevens and Mr. Faraday?
(a) Fond
(b) Comfortable
(c) Antagonistic
(d) Strained

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

13. What accident does the elder Mr. Stevens have one day?
(a) Falls while carrying a tray of food for guests
(b) He is hit by a bicyclist
(c) He sets fire to the drapes
(d) Trips and falls on an icy sidewalk

14. Stevens' behavior indicates that he is haunted by ______________________.
(a) ghosts in the mansion
(b) some ethical situation
(c) a lost love
(d) feelings for his father

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Stevens' answer put Mr. Farraday in an awkward spot?

3. What is the Treaty of Versailles

4. Stevens does not want people to get the idea that he is ___________________ about working for Lord Darlington.

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

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