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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. What nationality is Mr. Faraday?
(a) American
(b) Scottish
(c) Irish
(d) British

2. Stevens believes that the rungs of a social ladder have been replaced by __________.
(a) a step stool
(b) a cart
(c) stepping stones
(d) a wheel

3. What is Mr. Stevens' profession?
(a) Butler
(b) Lawyer
(c) Farmer
(d) Surgeon

4. What question does Stevens ponder as he drives?
(a) What qualities makes a good butler?
(b) Did he polish the silver?
(c) Did he turn in the grocer's order?
(d) Did he turn off the oven?

5. What is Miss Kenton's name now that she is married?
(a) Mrs. Benn
(b) Mrs. Burnap
(c) Mrs. Benjamin
(d) Mrs. Berne

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of Miss Kenton's marriage?

2. According to Stevens, what is another characteristic of a great butler?

3. What does Stevens tell his father after the accident?

4. What was Stevens' father's profession?

5. How much has Mr. Stevens traveled in his life?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the extent of Stevens' travels during his lifetime?

2. How does Miss Kenton's assertive behavior make Stevens uncomfortable when she enters the butler's pantry one night?

3. What are Stevens' thoughts about being a good butler?

4. Describe Stevens' plans for his road trip.

5. What are the circumstances of the elder Mr. Stevens coming to work at Darlington Hall?

6. What are the rumors related to Lard Darlington's sympathies for the Nazis?

7. What concerns does Mr. Cardinal have regarding Lord Darlington?

8. Explain the symbolism and foreshadowing in this chapter.

9. What are Stevens' continuing thoughts on what makes a great butler?

10. What occasion does Stevens recall where the silver altered the apprehensive nature of a guest?

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