Read the following sentences. “Now, the fact that his landlady appeared to be slightly off her rocker didn’t worry Billy in the least. After all, she not only was harmless – there was no question about that – but she was also quite obviously a kind and generous soul” Based upon these sentences, what is the meaning of the idiom “off her rocker” ?

She doesn’t sit on a rocker anymore.

She was nice to everyone when she was out of her rocker.

How do the names of Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple heighten the conflict?

We learn they were cricket players.

How does the setting provide foreshadowing in the story?

The air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice, which foreshadows death.

There were no shops on this wide street that he was walking along, which foreshadows loneliness.

The house is very clean, which foreshadows taxidermy.

The silence and warm air foreshadow Billy’s death.

Based on this quote, “I stuff all my little pets myself when they pass away. Will you have another cup of tea?”, what can you infer about her guests?

The landlady entertains many guests

Make a prediction for what would have happened if Billy had had more time to remember what he knew about the two names.

He would not have drunk the tea.

He would have noticed the stuffed animals sooner.

He would have stayed longer at the house.

He would have gone to bed earlier.

How does the author create suspense when Billy has almost figured out who Christopher Mulholland is?

The landlady interrupts him by serving him tea.

The landlady asks Billy about his job.

The landlady flirts with Billy.

The landlady points out her stuffed animals.

What makes Billy suspicious about the landlady’s guest list?

He is sure he has read the names in the newspaper.

He personally knows each of the previous guests.

All of the names on the guest list are men.

He thinks that the guests were famous politicians.

Why does the author include the line, “There were no other hats or coats in the hall. There were no umbrellas, no walking sticks – nothing.”?

It provides foreshadowing by acknowledging how odd it is for there to be no other guests.

It is ironic that Billy doesn’t see anyone.

The setting is important to the plot of the story.

The landlady likes things to be tidy.

Before Billy even goes in the bed and breakfast, there is foreshadowing that something is suspicious. Which of the following statements shows that something unusual will happen?

He is transfixed by the sign that says “Bed and Breakfast”.

A passerby tells him the Bell and Dragon isn't nice.

The landlady opens the door and invites him in.

He is too tired to keep walking.

Billy looks through the window of the bed and breakfast and makes an inference that it would be a nice place to stay. Which factor helps him come to this conclusion?

He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace

He imagines they serve watery cabbage

He sees the landlady drinking a cup of tea

He doesn’t see a greedy landlady

What conflict arises when Billy arrives in Bath?

He does not have a place to stay

He is looking for entertainment

The Landlady

Authored by MaryAnne Stargel

English

7th - 9th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How is the climax of the story resolved?

The readers don't know what happened to Billy.

The landlady comforts Billy with a smile

Readers can only assume that Billy will meet the same fate as Temple and Mulholland.

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is ironic about Billy’s following description of the landlady, “She had a round pink face and very gentle blue eyes?”

Billy is very good at reading people.

Billy’s original opinion is very wrong since we find out she is poisoning her guests.

Landladies usually look rapacious.

The landlady’s description sounds like a little girl.

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When he discovered that the landlady’s hobby was taxidermy, how did Billy feel?

impressed

grossed out

frightened

unaffected

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

the previous guests that had stayed in the house.

the parrot

the dachshund curled up by the fire

all of these

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.W.7.9A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When Billy came downstairs, the landlady offered him...

a glass of warm milk.

two freshly baked chocolate chip cookies.

a cup of tea and a ginger biscuit.

a slice of hummingbird cake.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

talk to her parrot

sign her guestbook

view the portraits on her walls

sign the lodging contract

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

she was so far out of the way.

she was inclined to be too choosy and particular.

not many travelers stayed in the town of Bath.

she refused to accept anyone who didn’t display exceptional manners.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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The Landlady

How is the climax of the story resolved?

What is ironic about Billy’s following description of the landlady, “She had a round pink face and very gentle blue eyes?”

When he discovered that the landlady’s hobby was taxidermy, how did Billy feel?

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

When Billy came downstairs, the landlady offered him...

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

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

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

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

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

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