"The Landlady" Reading Comprehension

In which city does the story mainly happen?

• Swindon

• London

• Bath

• Sheffield

Which is the best definition for the word "brisk" as used in the story?

• active and energetic

• leisurely

• whip fast

• haughty

Which 2 animals does Billy see through the window?

• dog and parrot

• parrot and guinea pig

• cat and parrot

• dog and cat

What does the author compare the landlady to when Billy rings the bell?

• lumberjack

• cuckoo bird

• rocking horse

• jack-in-the-box

What is the main character's age in the story?

• 20

• 18

• 17

• 24

What does Billy learn about the pets at the end of the story?

• The animals are dead.

• The animals are sick.

• The landlady wants to give her animals to Billy.

• The landlady abuses her animals.

"But the air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks" is an example of what?

• character

• atmosphere / mood

• climax

• inference

Which is NOT a word Billy uses to describe the landlady?

• generous

• harmless

• creepy

• kind

Which is the most likely reason the author includes the conversation about the two previous guests?

• To fill up space in the story

• To make Billy and the landlady argue

• To make Billy look smarter than the landlady

• To imply that things are not what they seem

Billy's tea tasted like __________ almonds.