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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the wind described the night of Billy's arrival in town?
(a) As a blade of ice.
(b) As a piercing icicle.
(c) As a hammer of cold.
(d) As a shot of frost.

2. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the first negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) Burned Brussels sprouts.
(b) Boiled broccoli.
(c) Watery cabbage.
(d) Stewed onions.

3. What type of smile does the landlady offer Billy when she opens the door?
(a) A disturbed and demented one.
(b) A silly and fatuous one.
(c) A warm and welcoming one.
(d) A sly and clever one.

4. As Billy regards his surroundings, he notices that all the buildings appear how?
(a) Identical.
(b) Varied.
(c) Distinct.
(d) Motley.

5. Where does Billy work?
(a) The Head Office.
(b) The Hazel Office.
(c) The Human Office.
(d) The Home Office.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Billy first sees the landlady, he compares her to what object?

2. According to Billy, what is "extraordinarily strong"?

3. Billy wants to be as successful as whom?

4. How has Billy arrived in this new city?

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

(see the answer key)

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