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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 to the car as Stevens continues on his trip?

2. Why does Stevens awaken early?

3. How many dignitaries are expected?

4. Where does Stevens go to admire some natural beauty?

5. The old man tells Stevens that it may be his last chance to ___________________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Stevens finally justify his time spent with Lord Darlington?

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

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

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

5. On what occasion does Stevens lie about his employment with Lord Darlington?

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

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

8. What does Stevens do after finding out that Mr. Cardinal plans to stay the night.

9. How is the staffing situation at Darlington Hall different from the time Miss Kenton had worked there?

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 why the resignation of Lisa is so wounding to Miss Kenton. How did Lisa betray Miss Kenton's trust? Why does Miss Kenton think Lisa is foolish? Why is Miss Kenton secretly jealous of Lisa?

Essay Topic 2

Explain how Stevens is an unwitting accomplice in anti-Semitic behavior. How does he react when he realizes this fact? Is his reaction in character or out of character? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Stevens must have some idea of Lord Darlington's political tendencies given the nature of his guests during this period in history. How does he justify Lord Darlington's actions? Is Stevens smarter than Lord Darlington gives him credit for? Explain.

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