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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Billy to dismiss his initial concerns about the landlady?
(a) The pain in his feet.
(b) The low cost of room and board.
(c) His fear of her hurting him.
(d) His sleepiness.

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

3. According to the landlady, what did they not want to do "at this stage of the proceedings"?
(a) Break any laws.
(b) Tell any lies.
(c) Hurt anyone.
(d) Make any mistakes.

4. When Billy goes to enter the bed and breakfast, he does so how?
(a) Deliberately.
(b) Hastily.
(c) Carefully.
(d) Automatically.

5. Upon staring in the window and seeing the animals inside, what does Billy believe?
(a) They are a good sign.
(b) They are a bad sign.
(c) They are a sign of peace.
(d) They are a warning sign.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Billy rings the doorbell, how long does it take the landlady to answer the door?

2. The use of the word "rapacious" constitutes what type of literary device?

3. When Billy compares the landlady to a mother, he envisions her welcoming him for what holiday?

4. What trait does Billy associate with success?

5. When Billy first sees the landlady, he compares her to what object?

(see the answer key)

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