The Landlady

Which best identifies the theme of the text?

• People should get to know each other first before resorting to judgement.

• Strangers can be more dangerous than they initially appear.

• Kindness and hospitality are difficult to find among strangers.

What can the reader infer about the landlady from her conversation with Billy in the sitting room?

• She was a doctor or likely had medical training as evidenced by her ability to stuff her pets.

• She may have witnessed something terrible and suffers memory problems because she cannot recall Billy's name correctly.

• She may be more threatening than she appears because her words suggest she was involved in the two men's disappearances.

What kind of lodging is Billy looking for at the beginning of the story?

• inexpensive lodging

• luxurious lodging

• lodging with animals

What is Billy's initial reaction to the landlady?

• He is afraid of her.

• He is suspicious of her.

• He finds her kind.

What is abnormal about the boys in the guest book?

• Billy went to school with them.

• They sound familiar to Billy.

• They have uncommon names.