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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What incident does Stevens recall?
(a) Miss Kenton takes a leave of absence
(b) The elder Mr. Stevens gets cancer
(c) Lord Darlington gets a serious disease
(d) Two maids are dismissed because they are Jewish

2. How does Stevens react to Miss Kenton's news?
(a) He walks away in silence
(b) He does not react at all
(c) He pushes her to change her mind
(d) His hopes are dashed

3. What does Stevens secretly think about Lord Darlington?
(a) He is cheap
(b) He may have been involved in Nazi activities
(c) He is very ill
(d) He is gay

4. What does Stevens not allow himself to do regarding Lord Darlington?
(a) Drink any of the fine brandy
(b) Ask for a vacation
(c) Speak to him directly
(d) Entertain the idea that he was involved in horrific political events

5. What does Miss Kenton tell Stevens before she leaves for the evening?
(a) She needs to hire a new maid
(b) She has the menus prepared for the next month
(c) She wants a day off
(d) A suitor has asked her to marry him

6. What is the mood of their parting?
(a) Joyful
(b) Abrupt
(c) Relieved
(d) Melancholy

7. What is the town where Miss Kenton lives?
(a) Liverpool
(b) Lancaschire
(c) Little Compton
(d) Leicester

8. What topic does Stevens bring up with Miss Kenton in the summerhouse?
(a) The menus for the week
(b) Her threat of resignation
(c) The attire of the downstairs staff
(d) A party that Lord Darlington wants to host

9. What is Stevens doing in the butler's pantry when Miss Kenton enters one evening?
(a) Drinking wine
(b) Reading a book
(c) Taking a nap
(d) Having a snack

10. What does Stevens recall when seeing the sign?
(a) He remembers a book he needs
(b) He wants to buy some tea
(c) He needs a new raincoat
(d) Giffen was the silver polish of choice

11. What does the butler tell Stevens?
(a) All's well that ends well
(b) An apple a day keeps the doctor away
(c) The evening is the best part of the day
(d) Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise

12. What are Stevens' inner feelings about the revelation?
(a) Relieved
(b) Shocked
(c) Guilty
(d) Heartbroken

13. How does Stevens react to the revelation?
(a) Happy
(b) No reaction
(c) Shocked
(d) Surprised

14. What is the profession of Lord Darlington's godson?
(a) Journalist
(b) Politician
(c) Attorney
(d) Author

15. What is Stevens' demeanor regarding Lord Darlington?
(a) Lack of confidence
(b) Gossiping
(c) Staunch support
(d) Questioning

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Kenton say when Stevens asks her about her letter?

2. What does Stevens try to get Miss Kenton to understand?

3. What event does Stevens recall as he waits for Miss Kenton?

4. When was Stevens' meeting with Miss Kenton?

5. What decision was Lord Darlington's girlfriend behind?

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