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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is in charge of staffing at Darlington Hall?
(a) Miss Kenton
(b) Lord Darlington
(c) Mr. Stevens
(d) Mr. Faraday
2. Stevens watches some people who are doing what?
(a) Skating
(b) Fishing
(c) Picnicking
(d) Swimming
3. How does Stevens recall the time of the conference?
(a) One of the worst times of his life
(b) With pride for persevering personally and professionally
(c) With relief that it is over
(d) Something that he hopes will not be repeated
4. What did Miss Kenton call Stevens' father one day?
(a) William
(b) Warren
(c) A tyrant
(d) A nuisance
5. Mr. Farraday's comment makes Mr. Stevens feel __________________.
(a) angry
(b) validated
(c) pleased
(d) uncomfortable
6. What is Mr. Stevens' profession?
(a) Lawyer
(b) Surgeon
(c) Butler
(d) Farmer
7. 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 is waiting on a bus
(d) He needs a ride to the next town
8. What accident does the elder Mr. Stevens have one day?
(a) Falls while carrying a tray of food for guests
(b) He sets fire to the drapes
(c) Trips and falls on an icy sidewalk
(d) He is hit by a bicyclist
9. What does Mr. Stevens consider critical to his work?
(a) Organizational skills
(b) Etiquette
(c) Professionalism
(d) Diplomacy
10. What has been the nature of Mr. Stevens' trips?
(a) Annual vacations
(b) Family holidays
(c) Family vacations
(d) Outings for professional duties
11. What had Miss Kenton brought to Stevens' office at Darlington Hall one day?
(a) Magazines
(b) Candy
(c) New curtains
(d) Fresh flowers
12. How does Stevens feel about serving at Darlington Hall for so many years?
(a) Arrogant
(b) Tired
(c) Fortunate
(d) Resentful
13. What quality does Stevens thinks makes a good butler?
(a) Humility
(b) Fastidiousness
(c) Discretion
(d) Dignity
14. What is Stevens content to do?
(a) Read
(b) Sit on a bench and think
(c) Wade in a pond
(d) Swim
15. What does Stevens tell his father after the accident?
(a) His father needs a month-long holiday
(b) His father needs to see a doctor
(c) The elder Mr. Stevens' duties have to be reassigned
(d) The elder Mr. Stevens can no longer work at Darlington
Short Answer Questions
1. What is Mr. Stevens' demeanor?
2. Who is Miss Kenton?
3. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?
4. What does Stevens consider the comments people still make about Lord Darlington?
5. What does Mr. Faraday call Mr. Stevens when he learns of Mr. Stevens' plans to visit Miss Kenton?
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