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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. To what does Stevens compare himself?
(a) His mentor
(b) The Queen's butler
(c) His father
(d) The great butlers of the past

2. In what does Mr. Faraday want to invest for Darlington Hall?
(a) An antique clock
(b) Permanent staff
(c) Staff uniforms
(d) New china

3. How does Stevens recall the time of the conference?
(a) One of the worst times of his life
(b) With relief that it is over
(c) With pride for persevering personally and professionally
(d) Something that he hopes will not be repeated

4. Why does Miss Kenton interrupt the conference to beckon Stevens out of the room?
(a) The cook has burned the duck for dinner
(b) Stevens' father collapsed and they are waiting for a doctor
(c) There is not enough brandy for after dinner drinks
(d) There is a phone call for the French representative

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Kenton's name now that she is married?

2. What does Stevens consider it to be to talk about a former employer?

3. Stevens believes that the rungs of a social ladder have been replaced by __________.

4. Voicing his comparisons of himself to other butlers would be ____________.

5. What is Mr. Stevens' demeanor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stevens finally justify his time spent with Lord Darlington?

2. What is the significance of the conversation Stevens has with a stranger on the pier?

3. What does Stevens do after finding out that Mr. Cardinal plans to stay the night.

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

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

6. What irony or insult to Lord Darlington does Stevens think about when recalling the German ambassador's visit?

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

8. What happens when Stevens runs out of fuel and is nowhere near a filling station?

9. Describe Miss Kenton's situation.

10. What is the relationship between Stevens and Mr. Farraday?

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