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

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 less congenial than the bed and breakfast.
(b) The Bell and Dragon will be just as congenial as the bed and breakfast.
(c) The Bell and Dragon will not be congenial at all.
(d) The Bell and Dragon will be more congenial than the bed and breakfast.

2. What type of narrator is present in "The Landlady"?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) Third person limited.
(c) Second person.
(d) First person.

3. What is the last name of the protagonist, Billy?
(a) Watkins.
(b) Weaver.
(c) Wilkins.
(d) Wilder.

4. 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) Burned Brussels sprouts.
(b) Boiled broccoli.
(c) Stewed onions.
(d) Watery cabbage.

5. From what city does Billy originally come?
(a) London.
(b) Bristol
(c) Liverpool.
(d) Birmingham.

6. As Billy walks, what types of buildings line the street?
(a) Tall houses.
(b) Fashionable boutiques.
(c) Dark warehouses.
(d) Squat stores.

7. What is the name of the place Billy plans to stay the night?
(a) The Bison and Phoenix.
(b) The Bat and Griffin.
(c) The Bed and Daisy.
(d) The Bell and Dragon.

8. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, how does Billy describe the furniture?
(a) As pleasant.
(b) As pretty.
(c) As outdated.
(d) As grotesque.

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

10. According to Billy, what sort of face does the landlady have?
(a) Small and white.
(b) Large and red.
(c) Oval and tan.
(d) Round and pink.

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

12. What type of flowers appear in the Bed and Breakfast's window?
(a) Roses.
(b) Lilies.
(c) Baby's breath.
(d) Pussy willows.

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

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

15. Billy wants to be as successful as whom?
(a) The head honchos.
(b) The muckety mucks.
(c) The big shots.
(d) The top bananas.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. As Billy regards his surroundings, he could tell they once had been what?

4. What type of smile does the landlady offer Billy when she opens the door?

5. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy finds himself staring into what room?

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