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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?
(a) New books
(b) New clothes
(c) New car
(d) New luggage
2. According to Stevens, what is another characteristic of a great butler?
(a) Serving in a great household
(b) Being able to stand for a long time
(c) Having good posture
(d) Knowing proper etiquette
3. Who assists Stevens with his problem?
(a) Mechanic
(b) Traveling salesman
(c) Farmer
(d) Chauffeur
4. What had Stevens said about employment by Lord Darlington when asked by a guest of Mr. Farraday's?
(a) He hated it
(b) He denied it
(c) He is glad it is over
(d) He loved it
5. What is the overall goal of the conference?
(a) Determine who should be the next ruler of Germany
(b) Establish the United Nations
(c) Freeze German reparation payments and withdraw French troops
(d) Discuss the demise of the British monarchy
Short Answer Questions
1. Where did Stevens spend the night?
2. The Prologue is written about what time?
3. How does Stevens recall the time of the conference?
4. Who is Mr. Stevens' current employer?
5. What book does Mr. Stevens consult before leaving on his trip?
Short Essay Questions
1. What benefit does the road trip provide for Stevens?
2. What are Stevens' continuing thoughts on what makes a great butler?
3. What is Miss Kenton's reaction to the dismissal of the Jewish girls?
4. What is the extent of Stevens' travels during his lifetime?
5. How is Stevens' reserve shown regarding Miss Kenton's letter?
6. Explain the role of flashbacks in the story.
7. What was the nature of Stevens' meeting with Miss Kenton?
8. What is the significance of the novel's final scene in which Stevens waits for the lights on the pier to come on?
9. How does Miss Kenton's assertive behavior make Stevens uncomfortable when she enters the butler's pantry one night?
10. What are the rumors related to Lard Darlington's sympathies for the Nazis?
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