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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the landlady, what school had Mr. Mulholland attended when he came to the bed and breakfast?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Imperial College.
(c) King's College.
(d) Cambridge.

2. What odd verb does the landlady use when describing Mr. Mulholland's arrival at the bed and breakfast?
(a) Reached.
(b) Came.
(c) Appeared.
(d) Emerged.

3. When the landlady enters the sitting room, what is she carrying on a tray?
(a) A bottle of medicine.
(b) A knife.
(c) A photo album.
(d) Tea.

4. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what instrument does Billy see?
(a) Piano.
(b) Cello.
(c) Harpsichord.
(d) Clavichord.

5. In order to lower the price, the landlady offers to eliminate what?
(a) The wakeup call in the morning.
(b) The egg at breakfast.
(c) The tea at supper.
(d) The fire in his room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What information does Billy add to the guestbook?

2. When Billy thinks the landlady is harmless, what literary device is being used?

3. When Billy first sees the landlady, what does he think of her as?

4. What type of smile does the landlady offer Billy when she opens the door?

5. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the second negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?

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