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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Billy first sees the landlady, how old does he believe her to be?
(a) 65 or 70.
(b) 55 or 60.
(c) 45 or 50.
(d) 75 or 80.

2. 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 will be ready shortly.
(b) The room will be ready in a few days.
(c) The room is already ready.
(d) The room is taken.

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

4. What type of narrator is present in "The Landlady"?
(a) First person.
(b) Third person limited.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) Second person.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "rapacious" mean?

2. According to the landlady, what did they not want to do "at this stage of the proceedings"?

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

4. Where are the flowers positioned in the Bed and Breakfast's window?

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

(see the answer key)

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