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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does the landlady call Billy as they are together in the sitting room?
(a) Mr. Wallace.
(b) Mr. Wilkins.
(c) Mr. White.
(d) Mr. Wagner.

2. To what does Billy compare the scent of the landlady?
(a) Moth balls.
(b) The corridors of a hospital.
(c) Old kippers.
(d) Wet dog.

3. What does Billy actually do after unpacking his suitcase?
(a) Explore the rest of the bed and breakfast.
(b) Go down to the sitting room.
(c) Go to The Bell and Dragon.
(d) Go to bed.

4. What has the landlady added to Billy's bed in order to warm it up for him?
(a) A hot water bottle.
(b) Hot coals.
(c) A hot brick.
(d) A hot baking pan.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Billy goes down to the sitting room, what does he discover the dog doing?

2. Although Billy does not know it, what is likely the source of the scent that Billy smells coming off of the landlady?

3. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the first benefit of staying at The Bell and Dragon?

4. Billy compares the mesmerizing object to what?

5. What does Billy first realize is no longer alive?

(see the answer key)

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