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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Billy compares the mesmerizing object to what?
(a) A bottomless chasm.
(b) A rotating coin.
(c) A swinging pendulum.
(d) A large black eye.

2. According to Billy, what kind of eyes does the landlady have?
(a) Gentle and blue.
(b) Dotty and brown.
(c) Calm and green.
(d) Sly and gray.

3. After Billy finishes looking in the front window, why does Billy plan to walk to The Bell and Dragon?
(a) To walk and stretch his legs.
(b) To tell the landlord of the pub that he will stay at the bed and breakfast instead.
(c) To better compare the pub to the bed and breakfast.
(d) To stay at the pub instead of at the bed and breakfast.

4. According to Billy, what is "extraordinarily strong"?
(a) His compulsion to enter the bed and breakfast.
(b) His compulsion for success.
(c) His compulsion to meet the landlady.
(d) His compulsion to run.

5. When Billy tells the landlady he is inquiring about a place to stay, she says what about the state of the room?
(a) The room is already ready.
(b) The room is taken.
(c) The room will be ready in a few days.
(d) The room will be ready shortly.

6. What mesmerizes Billy as he tries to walk away from the bed and breakfast?
(a) The fire in the hearth.
(b) The green curtains.
(c) The sign in the front window.
(d) The bouquet of pussy willows.

7. Where has Billy arrived at the beginning of the story?
(a) Dover.
(b) Manchester.
(c) Bath.
(d) Leeds.

8. What is the name of the place Billy plans to stay the night?
(a) The Bison and Phoenix.
(b) The Bat and Griffin.
(c) The Bell and Dragon.
(d) The Bed and Daisy.

9. When Billy goes to enter the bed and breakfast, he does so how?
(a) Carefully.
(b) Hastily.
(c) Deliberately.
(d) Automatically.

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

11. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the third negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) The taste of kippers.
(b) The sight of kippers.
(c) The smell of kippers.
(d) The sound of kippers.

12. When Billy first sees the landlady, what does he think of her as?
(a) A dame.
(b) A gentlewoman.
(c) A damsel.
(d) A lady.

13. As Billy regards his surroundings, he notices that all the buildings appear how?
(a) Distinct.
(b) Identical.
(c) Motley.
(d) Varied.

14. Where does Billy work?
(a) The Home Office.
(b) The Hazel Office.
(c) The Head Office.
(d) The Human Office.

15. Where are the flowers positioned in the Bed and Breakfast's window?
(a) Above the sign.
(b) Next to the sign.
(c) Below the sign.
(d) Behind the sign.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Billy regards his surroundings, he notices that all the buildings once had what color facades?

2. How is the air described the night of Billy's arrival in town?

3. What are kippers?

4. After Billy rings the doorbell, how long does it take the landlady to answer the door?

5. What game does Billy look forward to playing at the pub?

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