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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. According to Stevens, a good butler is probably born with ______________, as it is something that cannot be taught.
(a) Compassion
(b) Dignity
(c) Good taste
(d) Humor

2. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?
(a) New books
(b) New car
(c) New luggage
(d) New clothes

3. What does the car need?
(a) A new windshield
(b) Water for the radiator
(c) A new tire
(d) Gas

4. What had Miss Kenton brought to Stevens' office at Darlington Hall one day?
(a) Magazines
(b) New curtains
(c) Candy
(d) Fresh flowers

5. What accident does the elder Mr. Stevens have one day?
(a) Trips and falls on an icy sidewalk
(b) He is hit by a bicyclist
(c) He sets fire to the drapes
(d) Falls while carrying a tray of food for guests

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Stevens, a butler must have ________________________ as well as a working knowledge on a number of subjects.

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

3. What is Stevens content to do?

4. How can Stevens' personality be described?

5. Mr. Farraday's comment makes Mr. Stevens feel __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Stevens return again and again in his mind to his reluctance to admit to being employed by Lord Darlington?

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

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

5. Describe the story line in THE REMAINS OF THE DAY.

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

7. What does Stevens encounter the next morning that reminds him of serving in a great household?

8. Describe the role that integrity and contributions to society contribute toward making a household a great one.

9. Who is Mr. Cardinal and what does Stevens recall about him?

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

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