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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 does Mr. Stevens consider critical to his work?
(a) Etiquette
(b) Organizational skills
(c) Professionalism
(d) Diplomacy

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

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

4. What does Stevens consider it to be to talk about a former employer?
(a) Casual conversation
(b) Necessary
(c) Impolite
(d) Required

5. Mr. Stevens is not comfortable with American ________________.
(a) literature
(b) food
(c) sensibilities
(d) customs

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is Miss Kenton?

3. What accident does the elder Mr. Stevens have one day?

4. What does the old man say is at the top of the hill?

5. Where did Stevens spend the night?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the significance of the March 23 conference hosted by Lord Darlington?

3. What surprising news does Miss Kenton give Stevens on this night?

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

5. Describe Stevens' behavior and thoughts while his father is ill during the conference.

6. What is the significance of the novel's final scene in which Stevens waits for the lights on the pier to come on?

7. Describe the role that professionalism and loyalty serve in Stevens' life.

8. Why is Stevens a little apprehensive about his meeting with Miss Kenton?

9. What event occurs to force a change in the elder Mr. Stevens' role at Darlington Hall?

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

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