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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the old man say is at the top of the hill?
(a) A barn
(b) A bench
(c) A church
(d) An apple orchard

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

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

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

7. Stevens realizes that he is ______________ when asked about employment with Lord Darlington.
(a) secretive
(b) talkative
(c) forthright
(d) evasive

8. What does Stevens tell his father after the accident?
(a) His father needs to see a doctor
(b) The elder Mr. Stevens can no longer work at Darlington
(c) The elder Mr. Stevens' duties have to be reassigned
(d) His father needs a month-long holiday

9. What does Miss Kenton insinuate in her letter?
(a) That she has three children
(b) She may want to return to work at Darlington Hall
(c) That her husband has committed adultery
(d) That she has always loved Stevens

10. By what is a great household judged?
(a) How well the grounds are manicured
(b) Moral fiber and contributions to society
(c) How many parties it has
(d) Its religious affiliations

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

12. Who is the best butler Stevens has ever seen?
(a) His grandfather
(b) His mentor
(c) His uncle
(d) His father

13. What does Stevens answer when asked if he had ever worked for Lord Darlington?
(a) He was glad to be rid of Lord Darlington
(b) He is currently employed by Mr. Farraday
(c) He was proud of his service to Lord Darlington
(d) Lord Darlington was always good to him

14. How does Stevens feel about this widely accepted position?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Mr. Farraday's comment makes Mr. Stevens feel __________________.

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

5. What is the state of Miss Kenton's marriage?

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