English quiz

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Remains of the Day Quiz (Day 3)

In the final portion of “Day 3: Evening: Moscombe near Tavistock, Devon” (pp. 181-193), Mr. Stevens meets many of the local townsfolk at the inn where he is lodging for the night. All of them have various agricultural backgrounds and personalities.

Directions: Choose one of the following townspeople:

               George Anderson

               Mr. Taylor

               Mrs. Taylor

               Dr. Richard Carlise

               Mr. Harry Smith

               Mrs. Smith

 

In the form of a letter to be delivered to a friend, explain what meeting with Mr. Stevens in the Coach and Horses Inn was like. After all, someone as distinguished as Mr. Stevens does not usually appear in a small town like Moscombe. From the perspective of your chosen character, what did you think of Mr. Stevens? Did you say anything noteworthy to him? How did you feel being there in that moment? What did you observe? This letter must be at least 2 well-written paragraphs in length to receive credit.