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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Stevens' answer put Mr. Farraday in an awkward spot?
(a) Mr. Farraday had told his guests about Stevens' career with Lord Darlington
(b) Mr. Farraday does not want Stevens speaking to his guests
(c) The staff should not speak unless spoken to
(d) Mr. Farraday did not like Lord Darlington

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

4. Why does Miss Kenton interrupt the conference to beckon Stevens out of the room?
(a) There is not enough brandy for after dinner drinks
(b) Stevens' father collapsed and they are waiting for a doctor
(c) There is a phone call for the French representative
(d) The cook has burned the duck for dinner

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

6. What literary device does the author use when describing Stevens' last chance to see a spectacular view?
(a) Metaphor
(b) Irony
(c) Foreshadowing
(d) Symbolism

7. What is Stevens able to do in his position of head butler at the conference?
(a) Arranges for evening entertainment
(b) Garners information from all the dignitaries
(c) Have some brandy with the men after the meeting ends
(d) Control who sleeps in the different rooms

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

9. What does Stevens feel has happened to Lord Darlington's reputation?
(a) It is destroyed
(b) It is revered
(c) It is glowing
(d) It is tarnished

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

11. What is Lord Darlington's hope for the conference?
(a) Develop a coalition to provide aid to Germany
(b) That it will start on time
(c) That everyone will have a good time
(d) That it will be the last one he has to host

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

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

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

15. What book does Mr. Stevens consult before leaving on his trip?
(a) God's Country
(b) The Back Roads of England
(c) Visit the British Isles
(d) The Wonder of England

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the best butler Stevens has ever seen?

3. Who is in charge of staffing at Darlington Hall?

4. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?

5. What did Miss Kenton call Stevens' father one day?

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