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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the air described the night of Billy's arrival in town?
(a) As pleasantly brisk.
(b) As deadly cold.
(c) As mildly warm.
(d) As shockingly freezing.

2. Upon staring in the window and seeing the animals inside, what does Billy believe?
(a) They are a good sign.
(b) They are a sign of peace.
(c) They are a bad sign.
(d) They are a warning sign.

3. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what type of dog does Billy see inside?
(a) Doberman.
(b) Dachshund.
(c) Drever.
(d) Dalmatian.

4. How far must Billy walk to get from the train to his chosen place of lodging?
(a) A quarter mile.
(b) Two miles.
(c) A mile.
(d) A half mile.

5. What type of smile does the landlady offer Billy when she opens the door?
(a) A warm and welcoming one.
(b) A silly and fatuous one.
(c) A sly and clever one.
(d) A disturbed and demented one.

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

7. 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.

8. When Billy first sees the landlady, he compares her to what object?
(a) A top.
(b) A jack-in-the-box.
(c) A slinky.
(d) A robot.

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

10. Billy compares the mesmerizing object to what?
(a) A swinging pendulum.
(b) A large black eye.
(c) A bottomless chasm.
(d) A rotating coin.

11. The use of the word "rapacious" constitutes what type of literary device?
(a) Foreshadowing.
(b) Simile.
(c) Oxymoron.
(d) Hyperbole.

12. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, what instrument does Billy see?
(a) Harpsichord.
(b) Piano.
(c) Cello.
(d) Clavichord.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. While staring in the window of the Bed and Breakfast, how does Billy describe the furniture?

2. Where does Billy work?

3. To whom is Billy told to report while in this new city?

4. According to Billy, what kind of eyes does the landlady have?

5. What game does Billy look forward to playing at the pub?

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