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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Billy compare the scent of the landlady?
(a) Moth balls.
(b) The corridors of a hospital.
(c) Old kippers.
(d) Wet dog.

2. Upon hearing Billy say the names of Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple, what does the landlady say in response?
(a) That they were special pets.
(b) That they were charming boys.
(c) That they were her true loves.
(d) That they were obnoxious people.

3. According to Billy, how do the landlady's hands move as they are together in the sitting room?
(a) Quickly.
(b) Awkwardly.
(c) Clumsily.
(d) Slowly.

4. After the landlady shows Billy to his room, what are his plans?
(a) To visit the Home Office.
(b) To have dinner with the landlady.
(c) To see The Bell and Dragon.
(d) To unpack and go to bed.

5. As the landlady is showing Billy around the bed and breakfast, what name does she accidentally call him?
(a) Mr. Parker.
(b) Mr. Pickston.
(c) Mr. Popkins.
(d) Mr. Perkins.

6. What sports does Billy think Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple played?
(a) Speedway or rounders.
(b) Tennis or field hockey.
(c) Rugby or polo.
(d) Cricket or football.

7. In order to lower the price, the landlady offers to eliminate what?
(a) The fire in his room.
(b) The tea at supper.
(c) The wakeup call in the morning.
(d) The egg at breakfast.

8. According to Billy, how old is Mr. Temple's guestbook entry?
(a) 2 years old.
(b) 1 year old.
(c) 6 months old.
(d) 4 years old.

9. According to the landlady, why do so few people stay at the bed and breakfast?
(a) Because she is so choosy.
(b) Because most people prefer The Bell and Dragon.
(c) Because her prices are so high.
(d) Because of her reputation.

10. When Billy goes down to the sitting room, what does he discover the dog doing?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating.
(c) Barking.
(d) Playing.

11. How does Billy feel about the price of the bed and breakfast?
(a) He believes it is incredibly inexpensive.
(b) He believes the landlady is asking too much.
(c) He believes it is incredibly expensive.
(d) He believes he could get a better deal at the pub.

12. According to the landlady, how had she been feeling prior to Billy's arrival?
(a) Worried.
(b) Angry.
(c) Exhilarated.
(d) Joyous.

13. What does Billy actually do after unpacking his suitcase?
(a) Explore the rest of the bed and breakfast.
(b) Go down to the sitting room.
(c) Go to bed.
(d) Go to The Bell and Dragon.

14. According to the landlady, what is the law of the land?
(a) Meeting her dog.
(b) Signing the guestbook.
(c) Eating supper.
(d) Making his bed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Billy believe about when Mr. Mulholland left the bed and breakfast?

2. To whose mother does Billy compare the landlady upon first seeing her?

3. What does Billy think about the landlady as she is showing him around the bed and breakfast?

4. Upon showing Billy around the bed and breakfast, how does the landlady describe her home?

5. According to Billy, how old is Mr. Mulholland's guestbook entry?

(see the answer keys)

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