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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lisa leave for Miss Kenton?

2. How long did Stevens and Miss Kenton meet?

3. What changed the ambassador's demeanor?

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

5. What does Stevens try to get Miss Kenton to understand?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain why the resignation of Lisa is so wounding to Miss Kenton. How did Lisa betray Miss Kenton's trust? Why does Miss Kenton think Lisa is foolish? Why is Miss Kenton secretly jealous of Lisa?

Essay Topic 2

Describe the unspoken attraction between Stevens and Miss Kenton. How does Miss Kenton try to get to know Stevens on a more personal level? Is she successful? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

When Stevens runs out of gas, he spends the night in a small town where the people think he is some sort of dignitary. Why does Stevens not speak up and amend their views? Does Stevens want the people to think he is important? Or does he just not want to engage in any way with personal dialogue with strangers? Explain.

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