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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What mesmerizes Billy as he tries to walk away from the bed and breakfast?
(a) The fire in the hearth.
(b) The green curtains.
(c) The sign in the front window.
(d) The bouquet of pussy willows.

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

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

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(b) As outdated.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

5. According to the narrator, how does Billy feel in his new clothes?
(a) Fine.
(b) Successful.
(c) Swanky.
(d) Clean.

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

7. Whom does Billy ask to recommend a place to stay?
(a) His boss.
(b) His father.
(c) A passerby.
(d) The porter.

8. What is the name of Billy's boss?
(a) Mr. Goldstein.
(b) Mr. Goodane.
(c) Mr. Graystone.
(d) Mr. Greenslade.

9. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what type of bird does Billy see inside?
(a) Cockatoo.
(b) Macaw.
(c) Canary.
(d) Parrot.

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

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

12. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy finds himself staring into what room?
(a) A study.
(b) A bedroom.
(c) A parlor.
(d) A kitchen.

13. Where are the flowers positioned in the Bed and Breakfast's window?
(a) Next to the sign.
(b) Above the sign.
(c) Behind the sign.
(d) Below the sign.

14. When Billy first sees the landlady, how old does he believe her to be?
(a) 65 or 70.
(b) 55 or 60.
(c) 75 or 80.
(d) 45 or 50.

15. What colors is Billy wearing?
(a) Black and red.
(b) Brown and blue.
(c) Yellow and gray.
(d) Purple and olive.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Billy, what is "extraordinarily strong"?

2. When Billy first sees the landlady, what does he think of her as?

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

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

5. 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?

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