The Landlady

What attracted Billy to check out the Bed and Breakfast?

• the barking dog

• the notice or sign in the window- BED and BREAKFAST

• the green velvet curtains hanging in the window

• the parrot in a cage he could see through the window

What do we know about Billy

• He is 18

• He is from London

• He starting a new job in Bath.

• The is looking for The Bell and Dragon

What showed foreshadow Bill was in danger?

• "popped out like a jack in box"

• He saw yellow chrysanthemums.

• everything was ready for visitors

• only 2 guest book entires

What made Billy want to stay at the Bed and Breakfast?

• the paint color

• the tea and cookies the landlady offered him

• because no one else was there

• the fact that it didn't cost as much as he expected to have to pay

What is the best text evidence to prove that the landlady is intentionally harmful or vicious instead of sweet and nice?

• She smashed Billy's head in the parrot's cage.

• She poisoned Billy with cyanide in his tea.

• The landlady trips Billy on purpose and then screams at hi so loudly that the neighbors call the police.

• The landlady gives Billy's room away to someone who arrived later the same night.

Which of the following details provides the best hint about the landlady's secret?

• The front of the building is rather shabby.

• The downstairs is brightly lit.

• The landlady explains that she stuffs all of her dead pets.

• The landlady serves tea and cookies to Billy before he goes back to his room.

Why did the Landlady insist Billy sign the guest book?

• incase she forgot his name

• to trap him there forever

• to make him feel welcomed

• to make him feel uncomfortable

Billy felt a compulsion to follow the woman into the house. What does compulsion mean?

• irresistible urge

• great sense of dread

• being forced into something against your will

• aggressive

Billy thought the pub may be a more congenial place to stay. What does congenial mean?

• expensive

• peaceful

• pleasant

• exciting

What does Billy think of the landlady when he first meets her?

• He thinks she is quite nice and welcoming.

• He is scared of her.

• He feels like he has met her before.

• He is suspicious of her.