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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sign that catches Billy's eye read?
(a) ROOM AND BOARD.
(b) BOARDING HOUSE.
(c) BED AND BREAKFAST.
(d) ROOM FOR RENT.

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

3. When Billy first sees the landlady, he compares her to what object?
(a) A jack-in-the-box.
(b) A robot.
(c) A slinky.
(d) A top.

4. According to the narrator, how does Billy feel in his new clothes?
(a) Successful.
(b) Fine.
(c) Clean.
(d) Swanky.

5. Upon hearing Billy say the names of Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple, what does the landlady say in response?
(a) That they were obnoxious people.
(b) That they were her true loves.
(c) That they were special pets.
(d) That they were charming boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first name of Mr. Temple?

2. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy finds himself staring into what room?

3. When the landlady enters the sitting room, what is she carrying on a tray?

4. According to the landlady, how much does the bed and breakfast cost per day?

5. As Billy walks, what types of buildings line the street?

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