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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is Mr. Farraday different from Lord Darlington?
(a) He is a much younger man
(b) He runs a much more casual household
(c) He has a better sense of humor
(d) He is nonchalant about polishing the silver

2. What is Stevens' demeanor regarding Lord Darlington?
(a) Gossiping
(b) Lack of confidence
(c) Staunch support
(d) Questioning

3. What is Stevens doing in Day 6, Evening?
(a) Sitting on a bench at a pier
(b) Having dinner at the hotel
(c) Driving back to Darlington Hall
(d) Checking out of the hotel

4. How does Stevens react to Miss Kenton's news?
(a) He does not react at all
(b) He pushes her to change her mind
(c) His hopes are dashed
(d) He walks away in silence

5. Stevens adamantly denies that Lord Darlington had __________________________.
(a) anti-Semite tendencies
(b) a gambling problem
(c) AIDS
(d) an extramarital affair

6. What event does Stevens recall as he waits for Miss Kenton?
(a) The night that Lord Darlington's godson arrived unexpectedly
(b) His first day of work at Darlington Hall
(c) The dismissal of more Jewish girls
(d) The death of his father

7. Who is Lord Darlington's godson?
(a) Cardinal MacMurphree
(b) Emory Harrison
(c) Mr. Cardinal
(d) Mr. Beckett

8. Who does Stevens talk to on the pier?
(a) Another butler
(b) A dockworker
(c) A fisherman
(d) A postal worker

9. The doctor had believed in ________________ until he had met the people of his town.
(a) socialism
(b) fascism
(c) communism
(d) democracy

10. Why has Miss Kenton not left Darlington Hall?
(a) She has not saved enough money yet
(b) She is on a long-term contract
(c) She has nowhere else to go
(d) She has promised Lord Darlington she will stay

11. Stevens remembers the visit of an ambassador from what country?
(a) Germany
(b) France
(c) USA
(d) Italy

12. What does Lisa leave for Miss Kenton?
(a) A pen
(b) A bouquet
(c) A book
(d) A note

13. What sign does Stevens see?
(a) Barclay's
(b) Giffen Silver Polish Company
(c) Burberry
(d) Royal Tea

14. How long will it be before Stevens will once again see Miss Kenton?
(a) 24 hours
(b) 3 days
(c) 48 hours
(d) 1 week

15. How does the answer to #125 react?
(a) Resigned
(b) Outraged
(c) Not surprised
(d) Conciliatory

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of night does Stevens spend at the inn?

2. The previous day, Stevens had been picked up by a doctor who brings ____________________.

3. What changed the ambassador's demeanor?

4. Who must inform Stevens inform of Lord Darlington's decision?

5. Where is Stevens when he sees the sign?

(see the answer keys)

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