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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the sign that catches Billy's eye read?
(a) ROOM AND BOARD.
(b) BED AND BREAKFAST.
(c) ROOM FOR RENT.
(d) BOARDING HOUSE.

2. The description of the wind in the opening paragraphs of the story employs what literary technique?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Personification.
(d) Simile.

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

4. 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.

5. As Billy walks, what types of buildings line the street?
(a) Squat stores.
(b) Tall houses.
(c) Fashionable boutiques.
(d) Dark warehouses.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the wind described the night of Billy's arrival in town?

2. What type of narrator is present in "The Landlady"?

3. How do the buildings surrounding Billy now appear?

4. How is the air described the night of Billy's arrival in town?

5. Upon staring in the Bed and Breakfast's window, Billy immediately sees what?

(see the answer key)

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