"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl

What most likely happens to Billy?

• he becomes the new branch manager

• the woman uses her taxidermy skills to stuff his corpse

• he goes to a boarding house after all

• he lives there happily with the old woman and her strange pets

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What does the landlady mean when she says, "They're on the fourth floor, both of them are here together."

• Her memory doesn't work that well and she is confused about time

• She is remembering the son she must have lost in the war

• That is where their taxidermy-preserved bodies are

• She means she never forgets a guest and they are part of her life forever

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What characteristics of the house does Billy notice that appeal to him?

• The yellow flowers

• The sign Bed and Breakfast that is calling to him

• all of these

• the cozy fire in the fireplace

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Which best describes Billy?

• aggressive and greedy

• nice and friendly

• ambitious and concerned with outward appearances

• annoying and talkative

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Which best supports the character traits you chose in the previous question?

• "Briskness, he had decided, was the one common characteristic of all successful businessmen" (5).

• "Billy thanked him and picked up his suitcase" (4).

• "But the air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks" (1).

• "'Excuse me,' he said, 'but is there a fairly cheap hotel not too far from here?'"

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

• They are all from Bristol.

• They are all young and handsome.

• They are all famous footballers.

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What does Billy think about the price of staying at the B&B?

• It is half what he would be willing to pay.

• It is very expensive and he thinks he'd be better off at the boarding house.

• It's free, so he thinks it must be a lousy place to stay.

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Who is the protagonist of The Landlady?

• Billy Perkins

• Billy Weaver

• Gregory Temple

• Christopher Mulholland

What is Billy's initial reaction to the landlady?

• He is afraid of her.

• He is suspicious of her.

• He finds her kind.

• He finds her too pushy.

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What is abnormal about the boys in the guest book?

• Billy went to school with them.

• They have uncommon names.

• They are celebrities.

• They sound familiar to Billy.

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