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

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

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

4. What is the dog that Billy sees doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Yawning.
(c) Eating.
(d) Barking.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When the landlady enters the sitting room, what is she carrying on a tray?

2. After Billy finishes looking in the front window, why does Billy plan to walk to The Bell and Dragon?

3. What does the word "rapacious" mean?

4. According to Billy, what is "extraordinarily strong"?

5. When the landlady looks "earnestly" into Billy's face, what type of word is "earnestly"?

(see the answer key)

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