The Landlady Flashcard

Front

What does the landlady do to make Billy feel comfortable?

Back

Pats the empty place beside her on the sofa.

Front

What does the landlady's certainty about Billy staying at the bed and breakfast indicate?

Back

She has a strange power over him.

Front

What does the landlady say Mr. Mulholland was when he came to her?

Back

A Cambridge undergraduate.

Front

What does Billy think about the name Christopher Mulholland?

Back

It's familiar from a newspaper.

Front

What peculiar statement does the landlady make about her past guests?

Back

They all had something in common that makes Billy uneasy.

Front

What is the significance of the landlady's actions towards Billy?

Back

It shows her manipulative nature and the unsettling atmosphere.

Front

How does the landlady's behavior contribute to the story's tension?

Back

Her overly friendly demeanor contrasts with the eerie undertones of the narrative.

Front

What does the setting of the bed and breakfast symbolize in the story?

Back

It represents a false sense of security and hidden dangers.

Front

What role does the character of Billy play in the story?

Back

He serves as the unsuspecting victim of the landlady's strange hospitality.

Front

How does the author create suspense in the story?

Back

Through foreshadowing and the gradual revelation of the landlady's true nature.