The Remains of the Day Quizzes

1. What is Ms. Kenton's married name?

• Mrs. Taylor.
• Mrs. Benn.
• Mrs. Darlington.
• Mrs. Farraday.

2. When Stevens begins his journey to Miss Kenton, what's his reason for visiting her?

• to bring her back to the staff of Darlington Hall.
• to report his father's death.
• to give her a ring she lost.
• to marry her.

3. When was The Remains of the Day published?

• 1991.
• 1993.
• 1995.
• 1989.

4. Stevens has what position at Darlington Hall?

• head butler.
• head chef.
• head maid.
• head footman.

5. What is Stevens' father's name?

• George.
• Leff.
• Phil.
• William.

6. Where does Stevens run into Mr. and Mrs. Taylor?

• London.
• Westcombe.
• Salisbury.
• Moscombe.

7. The Treaty of Versailles punished which country for causing World War I?

• Germany.
• United Kingdom.
• Italy.
• France.

8. When does Lord Darlington hold his convention to renegotiate the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?

• 1920.
• 1923.
• 1925.
• 1918.

9. Who recognizes Stevens for being a butler on his trip to Miss Kenton?

• Mrs. Taylor.
• Dr. Carlisle.
• Harry Moscombe.
• Mr. Taylor.

10. What is the word that Stevens uses to describe great butlers?

• integrity.
• dedication.
• dignity.
• honor.