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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 has been the nature of Mr. Stevens' trips?

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

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

4. In what does Mr. Faraday want to invest for Darlington Hall?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Explain the role of flashbacks in the story.

6. What are Stevens' continuing thoughts on what makes a great butler?

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

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

9. What is the extent of Stevens' travels during his lifetime?

10. What is Miss Kenton's reaction to the dismissal of the Jewish girls?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Stevens justify the humiliating behavior inflicted by Lord Darlington's guests toward him? What is his view on the laws of nature? Does he truly feel that class distinction has its place even after he has been a victim of its cruelty?

Essay Topic 2

What is the action or item that has precipitated Stevens' latest endeavor? How is he affected by this action or item? How is Stevens' response so out of character for his usual rigid demeanor?

Essay Topic 3

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

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