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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Billy regards his surroundings, he notices that all the buildings once had what color facades?
(a) Gray.
(b) Blue.
(c) Green.
(d) White.

2. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the first negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) Boiled broccoli.
(b) Watery cabbage.
(c) Stewed onions.
(d) Burned Brussels sprouts.

3. To whom is Billy told to report while in this new city?
(a) The Head Manager.
(b) The Administrative Manager.
(c) The Branch Manager.
(d) The Associate Manager.

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

5. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy immediately sees what?
(a) A family portrait.
(b) A bright fire in the fireplace.
(c) A lady playing the piano.
(d) A table set with tea.

6. As Billy regards his surroundings, he could tell they once had been what?
(a) Very swanky.
(b) Very clean.
(c) Very fashionable.
(d) Very expensive.

7. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the third negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) The sound of kippers.
(b) The smell of kippers.
(c) The taste of kippers.
(d) The sight of kippers.

8. Where has Billy arrived at the beginning of the story?
(a) Manchester.
(b) Bath.
(c) Dover.
(d) Leeds.

9. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the second negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) Rapacious pets.
(b) Rapacious neighbors.
(c) Rapacious landladies.
(d) Rapacious tenants.

10. Where does Billy work?
(a) The Human Office.
(b) The Head Office.
(c) The Hazel Office.
(d) The Home Office.

11. According to Billy, what is "extraordinarily strong"?
(a) His compulsion for success.
(b) His compulsion to enter the bed and breakfast.
(c) His compulsion to run.
(d) His compulsion to meet the landlady.

12. What is the bird that Billy sees doing inside the bed and breakfast?
(a) Repeating a word.
(b) Flying back and forth.
(c) Sitting inside a cage.
(d) Singing.

13. What is the color of the velvet curtains that hang in the Bed and Breakfast's window?
(a) Blue.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Red.

14. As Billy regards his surroundings, he notices that all the buildings appear how?
(a) Motley.
(b) Identical.
(c) Distinct.
(d) Varied.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the place Billy plans to stay the night?

2. When Billy first sees the landlady, how old does he believe her to be?

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

4. How far must Billy walk to get from the train to his chosen place of lodging?

5. As Billy walks, what types of buildings line the street?

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