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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 12-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the first benefit of staying at The Bell and Dragon?
(a) The Bell and Dragon will be just as congenial as the bed and breakfast.
(b) The Bell and Dragon will not be congenial at all.
(c) The Bell and Dragon will be less congenial than the bed and breakfast.
(d) The Bell and Dragon will be more congenial than the bed and breakfast.

2. What are the final words of the story?
(a) Only me.
(b) Only us.
(c) Only you.
(d) Only him.

3. What is telling about the way in which the landlady discusses Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple?
(a) She uses the past tense when discussing them.
(b) She does not want to discuss them.
(c) She begins to cry when discussing them.
(d) She shows signs of anxiety when discussing them.

4. How does Billy describe the preserved dachshund?
(a) As absolutely absorbing.
(b) As absolutely enchanting.
(c) As absolutely irresistible.
(d) As absolutely fascinating.

5. According to the landlady, what did Mr. Mulholland love to do?
(a) Read novels.
(b) Drink tea.
(c) Lift weights.
(d) Knit.

Short Answer Questions

1. After showing Billy to his room, what does the landlady offer him?

2. According to the landlady, she is always on the lookout for what?

3. Upon staring in the window and seeing the animals inside, what does Billy believe?

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

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

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