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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Upon staring in the window and seeing the animals inside, what does Billy believe?
(a) They are a bad sign.
(b) They are a sign of peace.
(c) They are a good sign.
(d) They are a warning sign.

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

4. When Billy first sees the landlady, he compares her to what object?
(a) A jack-in-the-box.
(b) A top.
(c) A robot.
(d) A slinky.

5. After Billy finishes looking in the front window, why does Billy plan to walk to The Bell and Dragon?
(a) To better compare the pub to the bed and breakfast.
(b) To tell the landlord of the pub that he will stay at the bed and breakfast instead.
(c) To walk and stretch his legs.
(d) To stay at the pub instead of at the bed and breakfast.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are kippers?

2. When Billy goes to enter the bed and breakfast, he does so how?

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

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

5. What does the word "rapacious" mean?

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