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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Billy compares the landlady to a mother, he envisions her welcoming him for what holiday?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Boxing Day.
(c) Easter.
(d) Thanksgiving.

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

3. When the landlady looks "earnestly" into Billy's face, what type of word is "earnestly"?
(a) Adjective.
(b) Verb.
(c) Adverb.
(d) Noun.

4. What trait does Billy associate with success?
(a) Briskness.
(b) Vigor.
(c) Robustness.
(d) Exuberance.

5. How does Billy feel about the landlady's tea?
(a) He really enjoys it.
(b) He does not care for it.
(c) It is upsetting his stomach.
(d) He wants more of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the landlady describe Billy's age?

2. As Billy waits in the sitting room, how does he view himself?

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

4. After Billy finishes his cup of tea, the landlady checks to make sure he has done what?

5. What does the landlady offer Billy to eat as they sit together in the sitting room?

(see the answer key)

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