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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 is Lord Darlington's hope for the conference?

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

3. The Prologue is written about what time?

4. What is Mr. Stevens' demeanor?

5. Stevens does not want people to get the idea that he is ___________________ about working for Lord Darlington.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Stevens' position on whether a man has innate dignity or not.

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

4. What concerns does Mr. Cardinal have regarding Lord Darlington?

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

6. What does Stevens learn is the primary point to be accomplished at the conference?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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

Essay Topic 2

Stevens defines dignity and professionalism as the two main characteristics of a good butler. What other qualities are necessary to be a good butler. What type of person could never be a good butler? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Explain Stevens' emotionally repressed behavior. Why do you think he behaves the way he does? Why does Stevens maintain a cool reserve even in his personal life? Does Stevens even have a personal life?

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