The Remains of the Day Acadeca 2026
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Who’s portrait is Stevens dusting when Mr. Farraday suggests he goes on a trip?
Viscount Weatherby
Who’s letter convinces Stevens to rethink his staff plan?
Ms. Kenton
Who does Stevens inherit a lounge suit from?
Sir Edward Blair
Who does Stevens inherit a suit from?
Lord Chalmers
What is special about Lord Chalmers?
He’s very young
When does Stevens inherit the suit from Lord Chalmers?
During “the war”
When does Stevens inherit the suit from Sir Edward Blair?
1931 or 1932
What is the name of the estate?
Darlington Hall
In addition to the road atlas, what does Stevens study before his trip?
The Wonder of England
Who wrote The Wonder of England?
Ms. Jayne Symons
How many volumes is the Wonder of England
7
When did Ms. Kenton depart?
1936
To where did Ms. Kenton depart?
Cornwall
Who is Harry Graham?
Valet-butler to Sir James Chambers
Who is John Donalds?
Valet to Mr. Sydney Dickenson
Where does Stevens plan to go on his trip?
West Country
What car does Stevens take?
A Ford
Stevens seems to struggle with what?
Bantering
What is the one professional task Stevens has on his trip?
The staffing issue/recruiting Ms. Kenton
Where does Stevens visit in Sailsbury?
The guest house, the cathedral.
What word sums up the unidentifiable quality of the English landscape, according to Stevens?
“Greatness”
What is “Greatness”, according to Stevens?
The lack of drama
What are some of Stevens’ fondest memories?
Debating with Mr. Graham about every aspect of their vocation.
What was the Hayes Society?
A society that only admitted butlers of “the very first rank”
What is the most crucial criterion to be admitted to the Hayes Society?
“the applicant be possessed of a dignity in keeping his position”
Who are the two butlers cited as examples of great butlers?
Mr. Marshall and Mr. Lane
Who is Stevens’ sibling?
Leonard, an older brother
How did Leonard die?
In the Southern African War
Stevens believes that his father is the embodiment of?
Dignity
Stevens believes what in regards to butlers outside of England?
He believes they are “manservants” as those outside of England are “uncapable of emotional restraint”
What does Ms. Kenton’s name change to?
Mrs. Benn
What happens after Ms. Kenton’s divorce?
She moves out of the house and stays with a companion in Little Compton
Who employed Stevens’ father?
Mr. John Silvers