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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 did Mr. Stevens receive from Miss Kenton?
(a) A letter
(b) A Christmas gift
(c) A birthday card
(d) Tickets to the theater

2. What does the elder Mr. Stevens tell Stevens?
(a) Stevens should marry Miss Kenton
(b) He would like some wine with dinner
(c) He loves him and is proud of him
(d) He wants to make out his will

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

4. What does Stevens feel has happened to Lord Darlington's reputation?
(a) It is revered
(b) It is destroyed
(c) It is glowing
(d) It is tarnished

5. To what does Stevens compare being asked about a former employer in the presence of a current one?
(a) Being caught shoplifting
(b) Being stopped by a police officer
(c) A student in the principal's office
(d) A divorced woman with her current husband present

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Kenton?

2. Stevens watches some people who are doing what?

3. How long has Mr. Stevens been employed in this position?

4. Under whom did Stevens train as a butler?

5. Stevens' behavior indicates that he is haunted by ______________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Stevens' reserve shown regarding Miss Kenton's letter?

2. Describe Stevens' demeanor and bearing.

3. How does the novel begin?

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

5. Explain the symbolism and foreshadowing in this chapter.

6. Describe what happens when Stevens parks the car to view an unfamiliar spot on his trip.

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

8. How does the scene at the pond indicate Stevens' state of mind during his road trip?

9. How does the Day 6, Evening Chapter begin?

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

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