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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. How much has Mr. Stevens traveled in his life?
(a) Once a month
(b) Very little
(c) Extensively
(d) Once every six months
2. What nationality is Mr. Faraday?
(a) Irish
(b) British
(c) American
(d) Scottish
3. What does Mr. Stevens hope to purchase before his trip?
(a) New car
(b) New books
(c) New clothes
(d) New luggage
4. Who is in charge of staffing at Darlington Hall?
(a) Mr. Faraday
(b) Miss Kenton
(c) Mr. Stevens
(d) Lord Darlington
5. What did Mr. Stevens receive from Miss Kenton?
(a) A letter
(b) A Christmas gift
(c) Tickets to the theater
(d) A birthday card
Short Answer Questions
1. Who is the best butler Stevens has ever seen?
2. Many people associated with the butler profession say that either a man has _______________________ or he does not.
3. What is the current number of staff at Darlington Hall?
4. What is Mr. Stevens' profession?
5. Who is Mr. Stevens' current employer?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does the scene at the pond indicate Stevens' state of mind during his road trip?
2. How does Stevens feel about visiting the small pond?
3. What are Stevens' continuing thoughts on what makes a great butler?
4. What event occurs to force a change in the elder Mr. Stevens' role at Darlington Hall?
5. Explain the role of flashbacks in the story.
6. What benefit does the road trip provide for Stevens?
7. What does Stevens do after finding out that Mr. Cardinal plans to stay the night.
8. What is Miss Kenton's reaction to the dismissal of the Jewish girls?
9. What are the circumstances of the elder Mr. Stevens coming to work at Darlington Hall?
10. Who is Mr. Cardinal and what does Stevens recall about him?
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