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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Stevens does not want people to get the idea that he is ___________________ about working for Lord Darlington.
(a) angry
(b) embarrassed
(c) sentimental
(d) pleased

2. What is Lord Darlington's hope for the conference?
(a) That everyone will have a good time
(b) That it will start on time
(c) That it will be the last one he has to host
(d) Develop a coalition to provide aid to Germany

3. Under whom did Stevens train as a butler?
(a) A professional services organization
(b) His own father
(c) The Queen's butler
(d) His grandfather

4. According to Stevens, what is another characteristic of a great butler?
(a) Having good posture
(b) Knowing proper etiquette
(c) Serving in a great household
(d) Being able to stand for a long time

5. What does Stevens tell his father after the accident?
(a) His father needs a month-long holiday
(b) The elder Mr. Stevens' duties have to be reassigned
(c) His father needs to see a doctor
(d) The elder Mr. Stevens can no longer work at Darlington

6. What happens to the car as Stevens continues on his trip?
(a) It emits a heated smell
(b) It gets a flat tire
(c) The windshield gets cracked by a rock
(d) It gets a bad oil leak

7. According to Stevens, a butler must have ________________________ as well as a working knowledge on a number of subjects.
(a) strong faith
(b) new clothes
(c) a command of the language
(d) a driver's license

8. What did Mr. Stevens receive from Miss Kenton?
(a) A Christmas gift
(b) A birthday card
(c) A letter
(d) Tickets to the theater

9. Mr. Stevens is not comfortable with American ________________.
(a) customs
(b) literature
(c) sensibilities
(d) food

10. What question does Stevens ponder as he drives?
(a) Did he turn off the oven?
(b) What qualities makes a good butler?
(c) Did he polish the silver?
(d) Did he turn in the grocer's order?

11. Who is Miss Kenton?
(a) A chef at Darlington Hall
(b) Mr. Faraday's assistant
(c) A former housekeeper at Darlington Hall
(d) Mr. Stevens' sister

12. What does this road trip supply for Stevens?
(a) A chance to meet new vendors
(b) A well-deserved vacation
(c) Time alone to ponder and reminisce
(d) A shopping excursion

13. What does Mr. Faraday call Mr. Stevens when he learns of Mr. Stevens' plans to visit Miss Kenton?
(a) Ladies Man
(b) Eternal Optimist
(c) Hopeless Romantic
(d) Delusional Fool

14. Who is the best butler Stevens has ever seen?
(a) His mentor
(b) His grandfather
(c) His father
(d) His uncle

15. How much has Mr. Stevens traveled in his life?
(a) Very little
(b) Extensively
(c) Once every six months
(d) Once a month

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mr. Stevens encounters an old man on the road, what does the old man say?

2. What was the number of staff employed at Darlington Hall 20 years ago?

3. What does the elder Mr. Stevens tell Stevens?

4. Stevens realizes that he is ______________ when asked about employment with Lord Darlington.

5. How does Stevens feel about this widely accepted position?

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