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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what city does Billy originally come?
(a) Liverpool.
(b) Birmingham.
(c) London.
(d) Bristol

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

3. What is the last name of the protagonist, Billy?
(a) Wilkins.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Watkins.
(d) Wilder.

4. As Billy regards his surroundings, he could tell they once had been what?
(a) Very swanky.
(b) Very fashionable.
(c) Very expensive.
(d) Very clean.

5. Billy wants to be as successful as whom?
(a) The head honchos.
(b) The big shots.
(c) The muckety mucks.
(d) The top bananas.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How has Billy arrived in this new city?

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

4. As Billy regards the front window of the bed and breakfast, how does he feel?

5. How far must Billy walk to get from the train to his chosen place of lodging?

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