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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stevens believes that the rungs of a social ladder have been replaced by __________.
(a) a cart
(b) stepping stones
(c) a wheel
(d) a step stool

2. What is Mr. Stevens' demeanor?
(a) Guilty
(b) Confident
(c) Exuberant
(d) Very proper

3. 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) Lord Darlington was always good to him
(c) He is currently employed by Mr. Farraday
(d) He was proud of his service to Lord Darlington

4. What is the topic of the conference?
(a) The oil crisis
(b) Global warming
(c) Germany's reparations after World War I
(d) The British Empire expansion

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

6. Where did Stevens spend the night?
(a) A Holiday Inn
(b) A bed and breakfast in Devonshire
(c) A guest house in Salisbury
(d) A 4-star hotel in London

7. What does Mr. Faraday call Mr. Stevens when he learns of Mr. Stevens' plans to visit Miss Kenton?
(a) Hopeless Romantic
(b) Ladies Man
(c) Delusional Fool
(d) Eternal Optimist

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

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

10. What does the doctor do after attending to the elder Mr. Stevens?
(a) Plays golf with the delegates
(b) Attends the French delegate who has a foot problem
(c) Has tea with Lord Darlington
(d) Writes out a bill

11. By what is Stevens conflicted?
(a) Duty and opinions
(b) Gossip and personal observations
(c) Questions and opinions
(d) Duty and personal observations

12. How can Stevens' father's demeanor best be described?
(a) Quiet reserve
(b) Outgoing
(c) Aggressive
(d) Quirky

13. Who is in charge of staffing at Darlington Hall?
(a) Mr. Faraday
(b) Miss Kenton
(c) Mr. Stevens
(d) Lord Darlington

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

15. How long has Mr. Stevens been employed in this position?
(a) 25 years
(b) 30 years
(c) 3 years
(d) 20 years

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the car need?

2. What had Miss Kenton brought to Stevens' office at Darlington Hall one day?

3. Mr. Stevens is not comfortable with American ________________.

4. What is the state of the relationship between Mr. Stevens and Mr. Faraday?

5. What question does Stevens ponder as he drives?

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