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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 special pets.
(d) That they were her true loves.

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

3. According to the landlady, she is always on the lookout for what?
(a) An acceptable young gentleman.
(b) Some extra money.
(c) A new pet.
(d) A way to improve her home.

4. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what instrument does Billy see?
(a) Piano.
(b) Cello.
(c) Clavichord.
(d) Harpsichord.

5. From what town did Mr. Mulholland come?
(a) Liverpool.
(b) Cardiff.
(c) Birmingham.
(d) Manchester.

Short Answer Questions

1. The phrase "as though the tray were a pair of reins on a frisky horse" is what type of figurative language?

2. Whom does Billy ask to recommend a place to stay?

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

4. After the landlady shows Billy to his room, what are his plans?

5. According to the landlady, what school had Mr. Mulholland attended when he came to the bed and breakfast?

(see the answer key)

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