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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the color of the velvet curtains that hang in the Bed and Breakfast's window?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Blue.
(d) Green.

2. What colors is Billy wearing?
(a) Purple and olive.
(b) Yellow and gray.
(c) Brown and blue.
(d) Black and red.

3. When Billy compares the landlady to a mother, he envisions her welcoming him for what holiday?
(a) Boxing Day.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Thanksgiving.

4. What causes Billy to dismiss his initial concerns about the landlady?
(a) His sleepiness.
(b) The low cost of room and board.
(c) His fear of her hurting him.
(d) The pain in his feet.

5. What mesmerizes Billy as he tries to walk away from the bed and breakfast?
(a) The fire in the hearth.
(b) The bouquet of pussy willows.
(c) The sign in the front window.
(d) The green curtains.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the first benefit of staying at The Bell and Dragon?

2. What does the landlady offer Billy to eat as they sit together in the sitting room?

3. What does Billy believe about when Mr. Mulholland left the bed and breakfast?

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

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

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