The Landlord - Roald Dahl

Why does the protagonist decide to stay at the boarding house?

• He found a hidden treasure there

• He was tired and needed a place to rest

• He was looking for a job

• He wanted to explore the town

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What is the main idea of the passage 'The Landlady'?

• The landlady is kind and generous.

• The landlady's behavior is sinister.

• The landlady is a mysterious character.

• The landlady is a helpful neighbor.

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What is the protagonist, Billy Weaver, looking for in Bath?

• A place to stay

• A job

• A restaurant

• A souvenir shop

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How does the landlady's hobby of preserving her pets contribute to the overall tone of the passage?

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How does the landlady's insistence on the protagonist signing the guest book and her forgetfulness about his name contribute to the suspense in the story?

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