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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What changed the ambassador's demeanor?
(a) The excellence of the silver
(b) Fine cigars
(c) Liquor
(d) A fine meal

2. Why does Stevens begin to doubt that Miss Kenton will show up?
(a) He is late and she probably won't return
(b) He did not receive a return letter from her
(c) Miss Kenton never really liked him
(d) Miss Kenton has probably changed her mind

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

4. To what issue does Stevens return in his thoughts?
(a) Lord Darlington's alleged anti-Semitism
(b) Miss Kenton's letter
(c) Silver polish
(d) His father

5. Stevens mentions that some of Miss Kenton's letters in the past indicated that _________________________________.
(a) she was in love with Stevens
(b) she was in love with Lord Darlington
(c) she was unhappy in her marriage
(d) she never went through with the marriage

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

7. What did some of the dinner guests later say about Lord Darlington?
(a) He had many affairs
(b) He lost his fortune
(c) He hosted Nazis
(d) He abused the staff

8. How is Mr. Farraday different from Lord Darlington?
(a) He runs a much more casual household
(b) He is a much younger man
(c) He has a better sense of humor
(d) He is nonchalant about polishing the silver

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

10. What is Miss Kenton doing when Stevens finds her in the summerhouse?
(a) Needlework
(b) Reading
(c) Painting
(d) Gardening

11. Who is Lord Darlington's godson?
(a) Cardinal MacMurphree
(b) Emory Harrison
(c) Mr. Beckett
(d) Mr. Cardinal

12. Why does Stevens chide Miss Kenton periodically?
(a) Because she has a new hairstyle
(b) Because she is in love
(c) Because she did not resign as she threatened
(d) Because she has a secret admirer

13. What do Stevens and Miss Kenton do each evening?
(a) Listen to the radio
(b) Meet to discuss the household
(c) Read
(d) Play bridge

14. What does Lord Darlington's godson attempt to learn from Lord Darlington at dinner?
(a) How Lord Darlington intends to vote in the next election
(b) Whether Lord Darlington has included his godson in his will
(c) With whom Lord Darlington is having an affair
(d) Who Lord Darlington's guests will be tonight

15. How does Miss Kenton react to Lisa's actions?
(a) She is outraged
(b) She is guilty
(c) She saw it coming
(d) She is distraught

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Stevens recall now?

2. What does the butler tell Stevens?

3. What is the town where Miss Kenton lives?

4. What is Stevens doing in the butler's pantry when Miss Kenton enters one evening?

5. How long will it be before Stevens will once again see Miss Kenton?

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