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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Stevens answer when asked if he had ever worked for Lord Darlington?
(a) He was glad to be rid of Lord Darlington
(b) He was proud of his service to Lord Darlington
(c) He is currently employed by Mr. Farraday
(d) Lord Darlington was always good to him

2. Why does Stevens' answer put Mr. Farraday in an awkward spot?
(a) Mr. Farraday had told his guests about Stevens' career with Lord Darlington
(b) Mr. Farraday does not want Stevens speaking to his guests
(c) The staff should not speak unless spoken to
(d) Mr. Farraday did not like Lord Darlington

3. According to Stevens, a good butler is probably born with ______________, as it is something that cannot be taught.
(a) Dignity
(b) Compassion
(c) Good taste
(d) Humor

4. To what does Stevens compare himself?
(a) The great butlers of the past
(b) His mentor
(c) The Queen's butler
(d) His father

5. What determines a great household?
(a) Sculptured gardens
(b) Social status and nobility
(c) A swimming pool
(d) Horse stables

6. Who assists Stevens with his problem?
(a) Chauffeur
(b) Farmer
(c) Mechanic
(d) Traveling salesman

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

8. What is the subject of Miss Kenton's letter?
(a) She has a terminal illness
(b) She is recently divorced with no future plans
(c) She is moving to the United States
(d) She is starting a restaurant

9. In what country does Mr. Stevens life?
(a) Germany
(b) United States
(c) France
(d) England

10. How does Stevens feel about this widely accepted position?
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)

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

12. What is Mr. Stevens' demeanor?
(a) Guilty
(b) Very proper
(c) Exuberant
(d) Confident

13. What had Stevens said about employment by Lord Darlington when asked by a guest of Mr. Farraday's?
(a) He loved it
(b) He denied it
(c) He is glad it is over
(d) He hated it

14. What is Stevens content to do?
(a) Swim
(b) Wade in a pond
(c) Read
(d) Sit on a bench and think

15. How can Stevens' personality be described?
(a) Aggressive
(b) Obsessive
(c) Quirky
(d) Shy

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Miss Kenton's name now that she is married?

2. Stevens' behavior indicates that he is haunted by ______________________.

3. What does the car need?

4. Why has Stevens missed out on a normal life?

5. What was Stevens' father's profession?

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