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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stevens adamantly denies that Lord Darlington had __________________________.
(a) a gambling problem
(b) AIDS
(c) anti-Semite tendencies
(d) an extramarital affair

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

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

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

5. What is Stevens doing in Day 6, Evening?
(a) Sitting on a bench at a pier
(b) Checking out of the hotel
(c) Having dinner at the hotel
(d) Driving back to Darlington Hall

6. In days past, what would indicate the greatness of a household?
(a) The quality of the food
(b) The sheen on the silver
(c) The maintenance of the grounds
(d) The number of parties held

7. Why does Stevens go to Miss Kenton's room?
(a) To get the menus for an upcoming event
(b) To give Miss Kenton some news about a maid
(c) To tell her that Lord Darlington's godson needs a room for the night
(d) To take Miss Kenton some hot chocolate

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

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

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

11. On what topic does Miss Kenton chide Stevens?
(a) The errors of the wait staff
(b) The new maid, Lisa
(c) His new smoking jacket
(d) The lackluster silver

12. Who does Stevens talk to on the pier?
(a) A postal worker
(b) A dockworker
(c) Another butler
(d) A fisherman

13. What was the ambassador's demeanor?
(a) Confident
(b) Arrogant
(c) Bored
(d) Apprehensive

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Kenton report upon returning to Darlington Hall that evening?

2. Where is Stevens when he sees the sign?

3. What does Stevens recall now?

4. What did some of the dinner guests later say about Lord Darlington?

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

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