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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Billy describe the landlady's hands as they are together in the sitting room?
(a) As small and white.
(b) As large and thick.
(c) As compact and anemic.
(d) As substantial and freckled.

2. Upon showing Billy around the bed and breakfast, how does the landlady describe her home?
(a) As her little nest.
(b) As her little cave.
(c) As her little lair.
(d) As her little den.

3. To whose mother does Billy compare the landlady upon first seeing her?
(a) The mother of his mother.
(b) The mother of his neighbor.
(c) The mother of a friend from school.
(d) His own mother.

4. What does the word "rapacious" mean?
(a) Angry and demanding.
(b) Kind and gentle.
(c) Melancholy and depressed.
(d) Greedy and covetous.

5. According to the landlady, what did they not want to do "at this stage of the proceedings"?
(a) Tell any lies.
(b) Hurt anyone.
(c) Break any laws.
(d) Make any mistakes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Billy compares the mesmerizing object to what?

2. As Billy looks at the landlady for the first time, he believes what about her personality?

3. 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?

4. According to Billy, what kind of eyes does the landlady have?

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

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