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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the landlady, she is always on the lookout for what?
(a) An acceptable young gentleman.
(b) A new pet.
(c) Some extra money.
(d) A way to improve her home.

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

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

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

5. After Billy rings the doorbell, how long does it take the landlady to answer the door?
(a) Almost immediately.
(b) Ten minutes.
(c) One minute.
(d) Five minutes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Billy work?

3. The description of the wind in the opening paragraphs of the story employs what literary technique?

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

5. According to the landlady, what is the law of the land?

(see the answer key)

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