Exploring "The Landlady" by Roald Dahl

What theme is primarily explored through the interactions between Billy and the Landlady?

• The innocence of youth

• The dangers of obedience

• The unpredictability of human nature

• The warmth of hospitality

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Based on the text, what can we infer about the Landlady's intentions towards Billy?

• She genuinely cares for his well-being.

• She is indifferent to him.

• She has sinister intentions.

• She is lonely and seeks company.

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How does Dahl use the setting to enhance the story's suspense?

• By describing the Landlady's house in vivid, welcoming detail

• Through the dark and stormy weather outside

• By setting the story in a busy, urban environment

• Through the seemingly ordinary appearance that hides a darker reality

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What inference can be made about Billy's character based on his decision to stay at the bed and breakfast?

• He is adventurous and likes taking risks.

• He is naive and trusts people easily.

• He is financially constrained and looking for an affordable place.

• He is running away from something or someone.

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Which of the following best represents a theme in "The Landlady"? (Hint-You wrote about this in your RACE paragraph.)

• The importance of family

• The battle between good and evil

• Appearances can be deceiving

• The value of education

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What does the Landlady's tea symbolize in the story?

• Comfort and hospitality

• A method of control

• A traditional British welcome

• Poison and danger

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What can we infer about the fate of the previous guests at the bed and breakfast?

• They left after a pleasant stay.

• They decided to extend their stay indefinitely.

• They mysteriously disappeared.

• They were harmed by the Landlady.

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Which detail from the text suggests that the Landlady is not what she seems?

• The way she fusses over Billy

• The cheap price of the room

• The stuffed animals displayed in the parlor

• The location of the bed and breakfast

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What does the Landlady's attention to detail about her previous guests suggest about her character?

• She has a good memory and is very attentive.

• She is obsessive and possibly dangerous.

• She is a caring and hospitable host.

• She is lonely and clings to her guests.

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How does the story's ending contribute to its overall theme?

• It provides a clear resolution and a sense of closure.

• It leaves the reader with a sense of unease and questions unanswered.

• It shifts the focus to a completely different theme.

• It introduces new characters that change the story's direction.

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