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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Billy finishes looking in the front window, why does Billy plan to walk to The Bell and Dragon?
(a) To tell the landlord of the pub that he will stay at the bed and breakfast instead.
(b) To walk and stretch his legs.
(c) To better compare the pub to the bed and breakfast.
(d) To stay at the pub instead of at the bed and breakfast.

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

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

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

5. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the benefit of staying at the bed and breakfast?
(a) The bed and breakfast will not be comfortable at all.
(b) The bed and breakfast will be less comfortable than the pub.
(c) The bed and breakfast will be just as comfortable as the pub.
(d) The bed and breakfast will be more comfortable than the pub.

Short Answer Questions

1. Billy wants to be as successful as whom?

2. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the first negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?

3. What does the word "rapacious" mean?

4. Where has Billy arrived at the beginning of the story?

5. When Billy goes to enter the bed and breakfast, he does so how?

(see the answer key)

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