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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many dignitaries are expected?
(a) 20
(b) 10
(c) 8
(d) 18

2. Miss Kenton could be a solution for what problem at Darlington Hall?
(a) Staffing
(b) Gardening
(c) Cooking
(d) Secretary

3. What was the number of staff employed at Darlington Hall 20 years ago?
(a) 4
(b) 18
(c) 15
(d) 10

4. What had Stevens said about employment by Lord Darlington when asked by a guest of Mr. Farraday's?
(a) He hated it
(b) He loved it
(c) He is glad it is over
(d) He denied it

5. How long has Miss Kenton been gone?
(a) 20 years
(b) 2 years
(c) 15 years
(d) 10 years

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the subject of Miss Kenton's letter?

2. In what country does Mr. Stevens life?

3. What nationality is Mr. Faraday?

4. What has been the nature of Mr. Stevens' trips?

5. What is Lord Darlington's hope for the conference?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the meeting between Stevens and Miss Kenton so poignant?

2. How is the staffing situation at Darlington Hall different from the time Miss Kenton had worked there?

3. Explain the nature of Miss Kenton's letter to Stevens.

4. Why does Miss Kenton not follow through on her threat to resign?

5. How does Stevens feel about visiting the small pond?

6. What does Stevens learn is the primary point to be accomplished at the conference?

7. Explain Stevens' personal complications during the time of the conference.

8. Describe Miss Kenton's situation.

9. On what occasion does Stevens lie about his employment with Lord Darlington?

10. Describe Stevens' demeanor and bearing.

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