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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 3-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the third negative association he has with staying in a bed and breakfast?
(a) The taste of kippers.
(b) The sight of kippers.
(c) The sound of kippers.
(d) The smell of kippers.

4. What are kippers?
(a) A type of bird.
(b) A type of fish.
(c) A type of vegetable.
(d) A type of music.

5. What type of narrator is present in "The Landlady"?
(a) Third person limited.
(b) Third person omniscient.
(c) Second person.
(d) First person.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whom does Billy ask to recommend a place to stay?

3. How do the buildings surrounding Billy now appear?

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

5. According to Billy as he looks in the front window, what is the second benefit of staying at The Bell and Dragon?

(see the answer key)

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