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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. How can Stevens' father's demeanor best be described?

2. What nationality is Mr. Faraday?

3. What has been the nature of Mr. Stevens' trips?

4. How does the encounter with the old man at the forest symbolize Stevens' personality?

5. Where has Mr. Stevens been employed for many years?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Who is Lisa and why does her presence create such a stir at Darlington Hall?

4. Describe Stevens' plans for his road trip.

5. What was the nature of Stevens' meeting with Miss Kenton?

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

7. Explain the symbolism and foreshadowing in this chapter.

8. How does Miss Kenton react to the news that Stevens had also been upset by the dismissal of the Jewish girls?

9. Why is the meeting between Stevens and Miss Kenton so poignant?

10. In addition to his mental state, the pond scene also symbolizes Stevens' life as a whole. Explain.

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

Describe Stevens' preparations for his road trip. How do his preparations mirror his personality? Why is the trip out of character for him?

Essay Topic 3

Give five character traits for both Stevens and Miss Kenton. How are they similar? How are they dissimilar?

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