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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the color of the velvet curtains that hang in the Bed and Breakfast's window?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) Black.

2. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the first negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) Watery cabbage.
(b) Burned Brussels sprouts.
(c) Boiled broccoli.
(d) Stewed onions.

3. What colors is Billy wearing?
(a) Brown and blue.
(b) Purple and olive.
(c) Yellow and gray.
(d) Black and red.

4. Billy wants to be as successful as whom?
(a) The muckety mucks.
(b) The top bananas.
(c) The big shots.
(d) The head honchos.

5. The use of the word "rapacious" constitutes what type of literary device?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Oxymoron.
(c) Foreshadowing.
(d) Simile.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the wind described the night of Billy's arrival in town?

2. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, how does Billy describe the furniture?

3. After Billy finishes looking in the front window, why does Billy plan to walk to The Bell and Dragon?

4. What is the name of Billy's boss?

5. Where does Billy work?

(see the answer key)

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