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

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

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Voicing his comparisons of himself to other butlers would be ____________.
(a) funny
(b) vulgar
(c) timely
(d) inappropriate

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

3. What is Stevens content to do?
(a) Wade in a pond
(b) Sit on a bench and think
(c) Read
(d) Swim

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

5. What happens when Stevens returns to his duties at the conference?
(a) The delegates leave to play golf
(b) The men take an afternoon break
(c) The elder Mr. Stevens dies
(d) The conference ends early

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

7. Stevens does not want people to get the idea that he is ___________________ about working for Lord Darlington.
(a) embarrassed
(b) pleased
(c) sentimental
(d) angry

8. When did Lord Darlington host a conference of important men from around the world?
(a) May 1925
(b) April 1923
(c) March 1923
(d) March 1939

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

10. Where has Mr. Stevens been employed for many years?
(a) Parliament
(b) British Secret Service
(c) Scotland Yard
(d) Darlington Hall

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

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

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

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

15. How does Stevens recall the time of the conference?
(a) Something that he hopes will not be repeated
(b) One of the worst times of his life
(c) With relief that it is over
(d) With pride for persevering personally and professionally

Short Answer Questions

1. What quality does Stevens thinks makes a good butler?

2. Who assists Stevens with his problem?

3. What determines a great household?

4. What was Stevens' father's profession?

5. Where does Stevens go to admire some natural beauty?

(see the answer keys)

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