The Landlady Comprehension Flashcard

Front

By the time Billy Weaver made it into Bath, what time was it?

Back

evening

Front

Billy had decided that _________ was the one common characteristic of all successful businessmen.

Back

briskness

Front

How did Billy feel when he first walked up to the Bed and Breakfast?

Back

strangely hypnotized

Answer explanation

Billy felt "strangely hypnotized" when he first approached the Bed and Breakfast, indicating a sense of enchantment or unusual attraction to the place, which aligns with choice b.

Front

After Billy pressed the doorbell, the woman appeared like _______________.

Back

a jack-in-the-box

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'a jack-in-the-box' because it conveys a sudden and surprising appearance, similar to how the woman appeared unexpectedly after the doorbell rang.

Front

When Billy heard the price of the room, he thought it was...

Back

fantastically cheap.

Answer explanation

Billy thought the price was "fantastically cheap," indicating he found it significantly lower than expected, which aligns with choice c. The other options suggest varying degrees of higher pricing, which do not match his reaction.

Front

According to the landlady, the reason she rarely had visitors was that...

Back

she was inclined to be too choosy and particular.

Answer explanation

The landlady stated she rarely had visitors because she was inclined to be too choosy and particular, indicating her selective nature was the main reason for the lack of guests.

Front

After showing him to his room, the landlady asked Billy to come downstairs to...

Back

sign her guestbook.

Answer explanation

The landlady asked Billy to come downstairs to sign her guestbook, which is a common practice for lodgings to keep track of their guests. This makes option b the correct choice.

Front

When Billy came downstairs, the landlady offered him…

Back

a cup of tea and a ginger biscuit.

Answer explanation

The correct answer is c. a cup of tea and a ginger biscuit, as it specifically mentions what the landlady offered Billy when he came downstairs, distinguishing it from the other options.

Front

As they sat together, Billy and the landlady talked about...

Back

the previous guests, the parrot, and the dachshund curled up by the fire.

Answer explanation

Billy and the landlady discussed various topics, including the previous guests, the parrot, and the dachshund by the fire. Therefore, the correct answer is d. all of these, as all options were part of their conversation.

Front

What does the Landlady do with her pets when they die?

Back

She stuffs them and keeps them on display.