The Landlady Quiz

What is a characteristic of Roald Dahl's stories?

• They have darkly comic or unexpected endings

• They are set in South West England

• They are about young men in search of lodgings

• They are known for their descriptive language

What caught Billy's eye and compelled him to enter the landlady's house?

• The bright fire burning in the hearth

• The vase of yellow chrysanthemums

• The green curtains hanging in the window

• The printed notice that said 'BED AND BREAKFAST'

What does the landlady's conversation with Billy in the sitting room reveal about her?

• She is a lonely old woman who lost her son in the war

• She is a doctor or has medical training

• She is more threatening than she appears

• She is forgetful and suffers from memory problems

What does the peculiar smell that Billy detects remind him of?

• Pickled walnuts

• New leather

• The corridors of a hospital

• All of the above

What is the effect of Roald Dahl not revealing the landlady's dark secret or the fate of Billy and the other boys?

• It adds to the suspense of the story

• It leaves the reader with unanswered questions

• It allows the reader to imagine their own ending

• All of the above

What can we learn about fate from the tragedy in the story?

• Tragedy can be avoided by being cautious

• Fate is inevitable and cannot be changed

• Tragedy can be caused by trusting the wrong people

• Fate is influenced by our choices and actions

What could Billy have done differently to avoid his fate?

• He could have stayed at The Bell and Dragon

• He could have asked more questions about the other guests

• He could have listened to his instincts and left the house

• All of the above

What is the theme of the story?

• People should get to know each other first before resorting to judgment

• Strangers can be more dangerous than they initially appear

• Loneliness can drive people to behave strangely towards others

• Kindness and hospitality are difficult to find among strangers

What is the significance of the bright fire burning in the hearth?

• It symbolizes warmth and comfort

• It represents the landlady's sinister intentions

• It foreshadows the tragic fate of the boys

• It attracts Billy to enter the house

What is the main reason behind Billy's decision to stay at the landlady's house?

• He is attracted to the low prices of the accommodation

• He is intrigued by the printed notice that said 'BED AND BREAKFAST'

• He is tired and in need of a place to stay for the night

• He is convinced by the landlady's friendly and welcoming demeanor