View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The description of the wind in the opening paragraphs of the story employs what literary technique?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Personification.
(c) Simile.
(d) Hyperbole.

3. What is the bird that Billy sees doing inside the bed and breakfast?
(a) Flying back and forth.
(b) Sitting inside a cage.
(c) Repeating a word.
(d) Singing.

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

5. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what type of dog does Billy see inside?
(a) Dalmatian.
(b) Drever.
(c) Doberman.
(d) Dachshund.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of smile does the landlady offer Billy when she opens the door?

2. What does the sign that catches Billy's eye read?

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

4. How is the wind described the night of Billy's arrival in town?

5. Where does Billy work?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 244 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample