REMAINS OF THE DAY DAY 2:SALISBURY

What time is breakfast served in the context of the story?

Breakfast is served at 7:30.

Who is Miss Kenton in relation to Stevens?

Miss Kenton is the housekeeper at Darlington Hall and was previously known as Mrs. Benn.

Where does Miss Kenton currently live?

Miss Kenton lives in a little village called Little Compton.

What profession does Stevens believe Miss Kenton is wasting by not returning to Darlington Hall?

Stevens believes Miss Kenton is wasting her life if she doesn’t decide to work at Darlington Hall again.

What significant event did Stevens' father experience related to his health?

Stevens' father battled arthritis.

Who was the doctor that helped Stevens' father?

Dr. Meredith was the doctor that helped Stevens' father.

How long has Stevens' father been waiting at the table?

Stevens' father waited at the table for 54 years.

What item does Stevens' father carry as part of his duties?

Stevens' father carried a teapot, cups, saucers, sandwiches, and cakes.

Who are two individuals that Stevens felt were significant in Darlington's life?

Stevens felt that Herr Karl-Hienz Bremman and Sir Richard Fox were significant in Darlington's life.

What was the topic of the conference in March 1923?

The conference dealt with issues regarding war and diplomatic discussions.

What notable figure was the Prime Minister during the time of the conference?

David Lloyd George was the Prime Minister at the time of the conference.

How many individuals were invited to the conference?

18 men and 2 women were invited to the conference.

What does Stevens call his father's room and why?

Stevens calls his father's room a 'prison cell' due to its restrictive and confining nature.

What was Miss Kenton's concern in connection to the china?

Miss Kenton mentioned that the china was supposed to be on the upstairs landing, but it was left in front of the doorway.

Who acts like a good guy but creates trouble for Darlington and his team?

Mr. Lewis, the American Senator, acts like a good guy but is bad for Darlington and the 'home team'.

What kind of weather occurred during the week of the conference?

It was a rainy morning during the last week of March when the conference began.

What was the name of the chicken mentioned by Stevens?

The chicken's name is Nellie.

Who is considered Darlington's closest ally?

Sir David Cardinal is considered Darlington's closest ally.