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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The phrase "as though the tray were a pair of reins on a frisky horse" is what type of figurative language?
(a) Irony.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Simile.
(d) Metphor.

2. How far must Billy walk to get from the train to his chosen place of lodging?
(a) A quarter mile.
(b) Two miles.
(c) A half mile.
(d) A mile.

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

4. According to the landlady, what was notable about the appearance of both Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple?
(a) They were both extraordinarily successful.
(b) They were both extraordinarily intelligent.
(c) They were both extraordinarily handsome.
(d) They were both extraordinarily ambitious.

5. What is the name of the landlady's dachshund?
(a) Balsam.
(b) Basil.
(c) Banjo.
(d) Barkley.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Billy describe the preserved dachshund?

2. After showing Billy to his room, what does the landlady offer him?

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

4. What colors is Billy wearing?

5. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy immediately sees what?

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