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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information does Billy add to the guestbook?
(a) His name and phone number.
(b) HIs name and employer.
(c) His name and address.
(d) His name and email address.

2. After Billy rings the doorbell, how long does it take the landlady to answer the door?
(a) Almost immediately.
(b) Ten minutes.
(c) Five minutes.
(d) One minute.

3. As Billy waits in the sitting room, how does he describe it?
(a) As dark and dreary.
(b) As wonderfully warm and cosy.
(c) As sinister and disturbing.
(d) As light and innocent.

4. What mesmerizes Billy as he tries to walk away from the bed and breakfast?
(a) The green curtains.
(b) The sign in the front window.
(c) The fire in the hearth.
(d) The bouquet of pussy willows.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what city does Billy originally come?

3. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy immediately sees what?

4. To what does Billy compare the scent of the landlady?

5. 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?

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