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Quiz about Remember The Remains of the Day

Remember "The Remains of the Day"? Quiz

A fantastic glimpse into the private life of a servant in the early 20th Century. How much do you remember about this heart string tugger?

A multiple-choice quiz by CinemaWolf. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
CinemaWolf

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
398,098

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
135

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. "The Remains of the Day" was written in 1989 by which Nobel prize winner? Hint

Raymond Carver

Kazuo Ishiguro

Alice Walker

William Gibson

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Question 2 of 10

2. The first time we meet Mr. Stevens, he is performing a typical morning duty at Darlington Hall. What is he doing? Hint

Opening window shutters

Serving tea

Making breakfast

Ironing a newspaper

3. At the beginning of the movie, we hear Emma Thompson narrating that Darlington Hall was purchased by a retired American (former Congressman Lewis). Mr. Lewis is purchasing furniture and art from the estate at auction. He outbids another man for a picture of what? Hint

An Elizabethan portrait of a courtly gentleman

A portrait of Lord Darlington

A picture of a fox hunt

A still life of fruit

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Question 4 of 10

4. Ms. Kenton "unexpectedly and impulsively" arrives at Darlington Hall looking for work. She arrives just as Lord Darlington is hosting a Fox hunt. What is her mode of transportation? Hint

Taxi

Horse

Car

Bicycle

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Question 5 of 10

5. We soon discover that Lord Darlington is a bachelor. Never having married, he is godfather to a close friend's son. What is the name of Lord Darlington's godson? Hint

Mr. Starling

Mr. Lark

Mr. Cardinal

Mr. Robin

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Question 6 of 10

6. Early in the film, Mr. Stevens' father comes to Darlington Hall to take up the position of under-butler. To avoid confusion, Stevens asks Ms. Kenton to refer to his father as what? Hint

Under-butler Stevens

Elder Mr. Stevens

Mr. Stevens Senior

William

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Question 7 of 10

7. Although one of Mr. Stevens' major irritations in life is servants who marry each other, Ms. Kenton ends up doing exactly that. Ms. Kenton marries a butler by the name of? Hint

Mr. Smith

Mr. Farraday

Mr. Benn

Mr. Thomas

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Question 8 of 10

8. Lord Darlington hosts a conference in the film so that representatives of various governments can meet to discuss the rising tensions in Europe. The French representative Giscard Dupont D'Ivry arrives in a sour mood. Why is this? Hint

He is nauseated.

He has a headache.

His feet hurt.

His back hurts.

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Question 9 of 10

9. In her correspondence with Stephens, Mrs. Benn expresses an interest in returning to service. She changes her mind however after receiving some family news. What changes her mind? Hint

Her parents have died.

Her husband is dying.

Her daughter is pregnant.

Her daughter is sick.

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the film, Mr. Stevens and Mr. Lewis are reminiscing about the pre-war conference at Darlington Hall back in the 1930s. During their talk, an unexpected visitor makes himself known in the grand dining room. Who is this visitor? Hint

Mrs. Benn

A pigeon

Lord Darlington

A ghost

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. "The Remains of the Day" was written in 1989 by which Nobel prize winner?

Answer: Kazuo Ishiguro

Originally born in Japan, Kazuo Ishiguro immigrated with his family to the United Kingdom when he was five. He would later go on to graduate from the University of Kent with a bachelor's degree in English and Philosophy.

2. The first time we meet Mr. Stevens, he is performing a typical morning duty at Darlington Hall. What is he doing?

Answer: Opening window shutters

Although usually the responsibility of a footman or under-butler, when first we see Stevens he is elderly and one of only two domestic servants left at Darlington Hall, requiring him to perform this duty.

Answer: An Elizabethan portrait of a courtly gentleman

Since we learn in the film that Lord Darlington had no children or living relatives at the time of his death, his entire Estate and possessions went to auction to satisfy British inheritance tax which is levied against titled nobility and their property. The house was completely empty, prompting Mr. Lewis to buy back furniture and art.

4. Ms. Kenton "unexpectedly and impulsively" arrives at Darlington Hall looking for work. She arrives just as Lord Darlington is hosting a Fox hunt. What is her mode of transportation?

Answer: Bicycle

Long popular with all classes of British subjects, the bicycle is Ms. Kenton's preferred mode of transportation. People "in service" during the 1930's would never have been able to afford a car.

5. We soon discover that Lord Darlington is a bachelor. Never having married, he is godfather to a close friend's son. What is the name of Lord Darlington's godson?

Answer: Mr. Cardinal

Hugh Grant gives a wonderful performance as young Mr. Cardinal in this movie. Although he has few lines, he gives a powerful speech to Stevens that really underscores what's happening in the world outside of Darlington Hall. Stevens just doesn't seem as concerned with international politics as Mr. Cardinal thinks he should be.

6. Early in the film, Mr. Stevens' father comes to Darlington Hall to take up the position of under-butler. To avoid confusion, Stevens asks Ms. Kenton to refer to his father as what?

Answer: Mr. Stevens Senior

Stevens overhears Ms. Kenton calling his father William and denounces this behavior as inappropriate. While Ms. Kenton is accustomed to addressing the under-servants by their Christian names, Stevens believes that "one such as herself" should address the elderly man by a more dignified title.

7. Although one of Mr. Stevens' major irritations in life is servants who marry each other, Ms. Kenton ends up doing exactly that. Ms. Kenton marries a butler by the name of?

Answer: Mr. Benn

We learn later in the film that life isn't so sweet for Ms. Kenton and Mr. Benn. Played by Tim Pigott-Smith, Mr. Benn is a far better dreamer than doer and Ms. Kenton ends up leading a difficult life after they are married.

Answer: His feet hurt.

Monsieur Dupont D'Ivry bought shoes that were too tight. He cites vanity as the cause for his pain and suffering. Stevens dutifully arranges a foot bath for him.

9. In her correspondence with Stephens, Mrs. Benn expresses an interest in returning to service. She changes her mind however after receiving some family news. What changes her mind?

Answer: Her daughter is pregnant.

Although separated from her husband, the news that their daughter is pregnant makes Mrs. Benn rethink her decision to return to Darlington Hall and work with Stevens again.

Answer: A pigeon

After Stevens and Mr. Lewis trap the bird and set it free through the window, we get the sense that life will continue at Darlington Hall as it has for centuries. It is both the end and beginning for Stevens, or as he would say "work, work and more work".

Source: Author CinemaWolf

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