Landlady

What prevents Billy from going to the Bell and Dragon pub?

• He is hypnotized by the sign that says "Bed and Breakfast."

• The landlady opens the door and invites him in.

• The worker at the train station tells him it isn't a nice place to go.

• He is too tired to keep walking.

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At first, Billy thinks the landlady is ----

• very strange and suspicious.

• slightly dotty, but harmless.

• lots of fun.

• old and boring.

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__________ is the use of clues or hints to suggest events that will occur later in the plot.

• Foreshadowing

• Style

• Suspense

• Theme

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The landlady’s house made Billy uncomfortable when he looked through the window.

• true

• false

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The tea tasted faintly of bitter almonds.

• true

• false

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

• The front of the building is rather shabby.

• The downstairs window is brightly lit.

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

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

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What legal formality does the landlady insist that Billy complete?

• signing her guest book

• showing his I.D. and proving that he is at least 18 years old

• having his fingerprints taken

• paying the full amount of his bill upfront, before being shown to his room

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The landlady explains that there are no other guests because ---

• of the war.

• there is only one room available.

• she is very particular and choosy.

• she can't stand too much noise.

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Which statement BEST identifies a theme for the story?

• Kindness and hospitality are always a front for danger

• Strangers can be more dangerous than they appear

• Without street smarts this could happen to anyone

• Always take advice from your boss

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All of the following are clues that could have saved Billy EXCEPT:

• the landlady said that the former guests from years ago were still there

• the tea smelled funny

• she smelled clean, like a hospital

• she had red fingernails

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