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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 8-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the landlady, what is the law of the land?
(a) Making his bed.
(b) Meeting her dog.
(c) Eating supper.
(d) Signing the guestbook.

2. What trait does Billy associate with success?
(a) Briskness.
(b) Exuberance.
(c) Vigor.
(d) Robustness.

3. In order to lower the price, the landlady offers to eliminate what?
(a) The tea at supper.
(b) The egg at breakfast.
(c) The fire in his room.
(d) The wakeup call in the morning.

4. Although Billy does not know it, what is likely the source of the scent that Billy smells coming off of the landlady?
(a) Boiled food.
(b) Face powder.
(c) Old perfume.
(d) Formaldehyde.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Billy, what kind of eyes does the landlady have?

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

3. According to Billy, how old is Mr. Mulholland's guestbook entry?

4. From what town did Mr. Temple come?

5. What is the dog that Billy sees doing?

(see the answer key)

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