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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How is the air described the night of Billy's arrival in town?
(a) As pleasantly brisk.
(b) As shockingly freezing.
(c) As deadly cold.
(d) As mildly warm.

3. What trait does Billy associate with success?
(a) Exuberance.
(b) Robustness.
(c) Vigor.
(d) Briskness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the last name of the protagonist, Billy?

2. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what type of dog does Billy see inside?

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

4. What does the word "rapacious" mean?

5. As Billy regards his surroundings, he notices that all the buildings appear how?

(see the answer key)

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