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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon hearing Billy say the names of Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple, what does the landlady say in response?
(a) That they were obnoxious people.
(b) That they were charming boys.
(c) That they were her true loves.
(d) That they were special pets.

2. How does Billy feel about the price of the bed and breakfast?
(a) He believes it is incredibly inexpensive.
(b) He believes he could get a better deal at the pub.
(c) He believes it is incredibly expensive.
(d) He believes the landlady is asking too much.

3. What are kippers?
(a) A type of bird.
(b) A type of vegetable.
(c) A type of music.
(d) A type of fish.

4. When Billy first sees the landlady, he compares her to what object?
(a) A slinky.
(b) A jack-in-the-box.
(c) A top.
(d) A robot.

5. What does Billy notice immediately upon entering the bed and breakfast?
(a) The smell of the birdcage.
(b) The lack of belongings in the hallway.
(c) The complete mess.
(d) The heat of the blazing fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is telling about the way in which the landlady discusses Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple?

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

3. As Billy regards the front window of the bed and breakfast, how does he feel?

4. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the second benefit of staying at The Bell and Dragon?

5. By comparing the tray to a frisky horse, the narrator is using what literary device?

(see the answer key)

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