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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the place Billy plans to stay the night?
(a) The Bed and Daisy.
(b) The Bell and Dragon.
(c) The Bison and Phoenix.
(d) The Bat and Griffin.

3. How has Billy arrived in this new city?
(a) By train.
(b) By boat.
(c) By plane.
(d) By carriage.

4. As Billy regards the front window of the bed and breakfast, how does he feel?
(a) Immediately sickened by it.
(b) Immediately repulsed by it.
(c) Immediately curious about it.
(d) Immediately drawn to it.

5. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy immediately sees what?
(a) A bright fire in the fireplace.
(b) A family portrait.
(c) A lady playing the piano.
(d) A table set with tea.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom is Billy told to report while in this new city?

3. The description of the wind in the opening paragraphs of the story employs what literary technique?

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

5. From what city does Billy originally come?

(see the answer key)

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