What prevents Billy from going to the Bell and Dragon pub?

He is hypnotized by the sign that says "Bed and Breakfast."

The landlady opens the door and invites him in.

The worker at the train station tells him it isn't a nice place to go.

He is too tired to keep walking.

Which of the sentences below would NOT be an example of foreshadowing?

"Billy thanked him and picked up his suitcase and set out to walk the quarter-mile to The Bell and Dragon."

“But the air was deadly cold…”

“The wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks”

“But my dear boy, he never left. He’s still here.”

What legal formality does the landlady insist that Billy complete?

showing his I.D. and proving that he is at least 18 years old

paying the full amount of his bill upfront, before being shown to his room

Which statement BEST identifies a theme for the story?

Strangers can be more dangerous than they appear

Kindness and hospitality are always a front for danger

Without street smarts this could happen to anyone

Always take advice from your boss

On the last page of the story, which evidence BEST foreshadows Billy's death?

"That's good (you signed the book). Because later on, if I happen to forget what you were called, then I can always come down here at look it up."

"He turned away from the dog and stared with deep admiration at the little woman beside him on the sofa."

"Oh it's the perfect age! Mr. Mulholland was also seventeen."

"The parrot," he said at last..."It had me completely fooled when I first saw it through the window from the street."

What does Billy think about the fact that he sees animals through the window of the B&B?

It is an indication that it is a nice place.

It is an indication that it is a strange place.

It is an indication that there are stuffed animals inside.

How long did it take the woman to open the door after he had rung the bell?

She opened it after half a minute.

She opened it after a few minutes.

What does Billy have in common with the other two guests at the B&B?

They are all young and handsome.

They are all famous footballers.

The Landlady

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English

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8th - 12th Grade

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Practice Problem

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CCSS

RL.11-12.4, RI.2.1, RL.11-12.3

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

When Billy arrives in Bath, he

doesn't have a job

doesn't have a place to stay

looks for entertainment

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The landlady explains that there are no other guests because

of the war

there is only one room available

she is very picky

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

At first, Billy thinks the landlady is

very suspicious

a little odd

lots of fun

Tags

CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What puzzles Billy about the landlady's guest list?

He knows each of the previous guests.

He is sure he's read the names in the newspaper.

He thinks the guests were famous politicians.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How does the landlady distract Billy when he almost figures out who Christopher Mulholland is?

By serving him tea with milk and sugar.

By asking him about his job.

By pointing out her stuffed animals.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The point at which the reader can predict what will happen to Billy is when the landlady says

that both Billy and Mulholland were 17

Mulholland also liked his tea

that she stuffed her pets

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What phrase best describes foreshadowing?

the suspense in a story

giving away a story's ending

clues that hint at what happened before the story began

clues that hint at what will happen later in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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The Landlady

20 questions

When Billy arrives in Bath, he

The landlady explains that there are no other guests because

At first, Billy thinks the landlady is

What puzzles Billy about the landlady's guest list?

How does the landlady distract Billy when he almost figures out who Christopher Mulholland is?

The point at which the reader can predict what will happen to Billy is when the landlady says

What phrase best describes foreshadowing?

Who is the protagonist of The Landlady?

How old was Billy?

What is the genre of "The Landlady?"

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