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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What had Miss Kenton brought to Stevens' office at Darlington Hall one day?
(a) Candy
(b) Magazines
(c) New curtains
(d) Fresh flowers

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

5. What did Miss Kenton call Stevens' father one day?
(a) William
(b) A nuisance
(c) A tyrant
(d) Warren

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

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

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

9. What does the elder Mr. Stevens tell Stevens?
(a) He loves him and is proud of him
(b) He would like some wine with dinner
(c) He wants to make out his will
(d) Stevens should marry Miss Kenton

10. What question does Stevens ponder as he drives?
(a) Did he turn off the oven?
(b) What qualities makes a good butler?
(c) Did he polish the silver?
(d) Did he turn in the grocer's order?

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

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

13. Mr. Farraday's comment makes Mr. Stevens feel __________________.
(a) angry
(b) uncomfortable
(c) validated
(d) pleased

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

15. Under whom did Stevens train as a butler?
(a) The Queen's butler
(b) A professional services organization
(c) His own father
(d) His grandfather

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Treaty of Versailles

2. What had Stevens said about employment by Lord Darlington when asked by a guest of Mr. Farraday's?

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

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

5. What was the number of staff employed at Darlington Hall 20 years ago?

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