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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Stevens returns to his duties at the conference?

2. What is Mr. Stevens' demeanor?

3. How long has Miss Kenton been gone?

4. What is the state of the relationship between Mr. Stevens and Mr. Faraday?

5. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What surprising news does Miss Kenton reveal to Stevens?

3. How has the elder Mr. Stevens affected Stevens and the relationship the two ultimately share?

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

5. Describe Stevens' plans for his road trip.

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

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

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

9. How does Stevens feel about visiting the small pond?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the technique of foreshadowing used in this book. Describe some situations that can be considered foreshadowing. Why are they examples of foreshadowing? What are the benefits of using foreshadowing?

Essay Topic 2

Explain the narrative style of writing in the book. Who is the narrator? How is his character defined through this choice of writing style?

Essay Topic 3

Describe the unspoken attraction between Stevens and Miss Kenton. How does Miss Kenton try to get to know Stevens on a more personal level? Is she successful? Why or why not?

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