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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 charming boys.
(b) That they were her true loves.
(c) That they were special pets.
(d) That they were obnoxious people.

2. Whom does Billy ask to recommend a place to stay?
(a) His father.
(b) A passerby.
(c) His boss.
(d) The porter.

3. From what town did Mr. Temple come?
(a) Sheffield.
(b) Bristol.
(c) York.
(d) Leeds.

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

5. What does Billy think about the landlady as she is showing him around the bed and breakfast?
(a) That she is old and infirm.
(b) That she is criminally insane.
(c) That she is younger than he first thought.
(d) That she is slightly dotty.

Short Answer Questions

1. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what instrument does Billy see?

2. What is the dog that Billy sees doing?

3. What type of smile does the landlady offer Billy when she opens the door?

4. How is the wind described the night of Billy's arrival in town?

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

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