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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where has Billy arrived at the beginning of the story?
(a) Bath.
(b) Leeds.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Dover.

2. How is the wind described the night of Billy's arrival in town?
(a) As a shot of frost.
(b) As a hammer of cold.
(c) As a blade of ice.
(d) As a piercing icicle.

3. As Billy regards the front window of the bed and breakfast, how does he feel?
(a) Immediately curious about it.
(b) Immediately sickened by it.
(c) Immediately drawn to it.
(d) Immediately repulsed by it.

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

5. How do the buildings surrounding Billy now appear?
(a) Old-fashioned and antiquated.
(b) Cheap and shoddy.
(c) Neglected and old.
(d) Modernized and clean.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the name of Billy's boss?

3. How far must Billy walk to get from the train to his chosen place of lodging?

4. From what city does Billy originally come?

5. What is the last name of the protagonist, Billy?

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