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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 5-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the landlady, she is always on the lookout for what?
(a) A way to improve her home.
(b) An acceptable young gentleman.
(c) Some extra money.
(d) A new pet.

2. According to the landlady, how much does the bed and breakfast cost per day?
(a) Five and sixpence.
(b) Six and fourpence.
(c) Ten and fivepence.
(d) Three and tuppence.

3. The use of the word "rapacious" constitutes what type of literary device?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Simile.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Foreshadowing.

4. What has the landlady added to Billy's bed in order to warm it up for him?
(a) A hot brick.
(b) Hot coals.
(c) A hot water bottle.
(d) A hot baking pan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Billy compares the mesmerizing object to what?

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

3. When the landlady looks "earnestly" into Billy's face, what type of word is "earnestly"?

4. What is the bird that Billy sees doing inside the bed and breakfast?

5. 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?

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