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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Billy assume about the landlady's past?
(a) That she lost a husband in an accident.
(b) That she lost a son in the war.
(c) That she had never married.
(d) That she was jilted at the altar.

2. When the landlady enters the sitting room, what is she carrying on a tray?
(a) A knife.
(b) A bottle of medicine.
(c) Tea.
(d) A photo album.

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

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

5. What does Billy believe about when Mr. Mulholland left the bed and breakfast?
(a) That he left years earlier.
(b) That he left recently.
(c) That he left shortly after arriving.
(d) That he never left.

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

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

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

9. To whose mother does Billy compare the landlady upon first seeing her?
(a) The mother of a friend from school.
(b) His own mother.
(c) The mother of his mother.
(d) The mother of his neighbor.

10. As Billy reads the guestbook, he discovers how many entries above him on the page?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

11. What causes Billy to dismiss his initial concerns about the landlady?
(a) The low cost of room and board.
(b) His fear of her hurting him.
(c) His sleepiness.
(d) The pain in his feet.

12. According to Billy, how old is Mr. Mulholland's guestbook entry?
(a) 7 years old.
(b) 1 year old.
(c) 5 years old.
(d) 3 years old.

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

14. As Billy waits in the sitting room, how does he view himself?
(a) As frightened.
(b) As in danger.
(c) As confused.
(d) As lucky.

15. Which bedroom is Billy given?
(a) One in the middle of the house.
(b) One facing the back of the house.
(c) One facing the front of the house.
(d) One facing the side of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. From what town did Mr. Mulholland come?

2. After showing Billy to his room, what does the landlady offer him?

3. Upon hearing Billy say the names of Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple, what does the landlady say in response?

4. What does Billy notice immediately upon entering the bed and breakfast?

5. As Billy waits in the sitting room, how does he describe it?

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