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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stevens do as he waits for Miss Kenton?
(a) Reads the paper
(b) Sips tea and watches the rain
(c) Does a crossword puzzle
(d) Talks with some tourists

2. Who is the maid that Miss Kenton hires despite Stevens' misgivings?
(a) Linda
(b) Lisa
(c) Lynette
(d) Lydia

3. The doctor had believed in ________________ until he had met the people of his town.
(a) democracy
(b) communism
(c) socialism
(d) fascism

4. What has Lord Darlington asked Stevens to do?
(a) Terminate Miss Kenton
(b) Pick up a gift at the jeweler's
(c) Arrange a birthday celebration for a friend
(d) Find the Jewish girls and give them some compensation

5. What does Miss Kenton say when Stevens asks her about her letter?
(a) She regrets sending the letter
(b) She is happy with her husband and daughter
(c) She is divorcing her husband
(d) She wants to come back to Darlington Hall

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

7. What good news does Miss Kenton have about her daughter?
(a) She is expecting a child
(b) She just graduated college
(c) She is engaged to be married
(d) She has just received her law degree

8. What kind of night does Stevens spend at the inn?
(a) Noisy
(b) Restful
(c) Fitful
(d) Peaceful

9. What is the nature of Miss Kenton's family?
(a) She is an orphan
(b) She is the youngest
(c) She is an only child
(d) She has no family

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

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

12. What else does Stevens recall about the ambassador's visit?
(a) He wanted cognanc and cigars in his room each night
(b) He was demanding about his clothing
(c) Many people wanted to be dinner guests with him
(d) He would sleep past noon

13. Why has Miss Kenton not left Darlington Hall?
(a) She has not saved enough money yet
(b) She has nowhere else to go
(c) She has promised Lord Darlington she will stay
(d) She is on a long-term contract

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

15. What does Stevens try to get Miss Kenton to understand?
(a) The butlers are within his domain, not hers
(b) Personal feelings have no place in the running of the household
(c) The maids are wearing their uniforms too short
(d) Her household budgets are exceeding their limits

Short Answer Questions

1. In days past, what would indicate the greatness of a household?

2. Where does Stevens have tea?

3. How long did Stevens and Miss Kenton meet?

4. What are Stevens' inner feelings about the revelation?

5. What does Stevens decide about the answer to #113?

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