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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mr. Stevens receive from Miss Kenton?
(a) A birthday card
(b) A Christmas gift
(c) A letter
(d) Tickets to the theater

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

3. Why does Stevens' answer put Mr. Farraday in an awkward spot?
(a) Mr. Farraday did not like Lord Darlington
(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) The staff should not speak unless spoken to

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

5. Mr. Stevens is not comfortable with American ________________.
(a) literature
(b) sensibilities
(c) customs
(d) food

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

7. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?
(a) New luggage
(b) New books
(c) New car
(d) New clothes

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

9. When Mr. Stevens encounters an old man on the road, what does the old man say?
(a) He invites Stevens into the woods to enjoy the view
(b) He needs a ride to the next town
(c) He prefers to walk
(d) He is waiting on a bus

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

11. 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

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

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

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

15. Where does Stevens go to admire some natural beauty?
(a) A meadow
(b) A woods
(c) A nearby pond
(d) A hilltop

Short Answer Questions

1. What does this road trip supply for Stevens?

2. Where did Stevens spend the night?

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

4. How long has Miss Kenton been gone?

5. Stevens' behavior indicates that he is haunted by ______________________.

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