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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the landlady looks "earnestly" into Billy's face, what type of word is "earnestly"?
(a) Adjective.
(b) Noun.
(c) Adverb.
(d) Verb.

2. According to Billy, what sort of face does the landlady have?
(a) Round and pink.
(b) Small and white.
(c) Oval and tan.
(d) Large and red.

3. What does the landlady offer Billy to eat as they sit together in the sitting room?
(a) A ginger biscuit.
(b) A piece of bread and butter.
(c) A cucumber sandwich.
(d) A cinnamon bun.

4. What is telling about the way in which the landlady discusses Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple?
(a) She begins to cry when discussing them.
(b) She uses the past tense when discussing them.
(c) She shows signs of anxiety when discussing them.
(d) She does not want to discuss them.

5. What sports does Billy think Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple played?
(a) Speedway or rounders.
(b) Rugby or polo.
(c) Tennis or field hockey.
(d) Cricket or football.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the benefit of staying at the bed and breakfast?

2. How does Billy feel about the price of the bed and breakfast?

3. What is the dog that Billy sees doing?

4. What is the bird that Billy sees doing inside the bed and breakfast?

5. What has the landlady added to Billy's bed in order to warm it up for him?

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