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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the third negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) The taste of kippers.
(b) The smell of kippers.
(c) The sound of kippers.
(d) The sight of kippers.

3. According to Billy, what sort of face does the landlady have?
(a) Oval and tan.
(b) Small and white.
(c) Round and pink.
(d) Large and red.

4. After Billy rings the doorbell, how long does it take the landlady to answer the door?
(a) Five minutes.
(b) Almost immediately.
(c) Ten minutes.
(d) One minute.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the air described the night of Billy's arrival in town?

2. What is the dog that Billy sees doing?

3. Upon staring in the window and seeing the animals inside, what does Billy believe?

4. What does the word "rapacious" mean?

5. What trait does Billy associate with success?

(see the answer key)

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