Quiz on 'The Landlady'

What did Billy notice about the houses on the street?

• They were all different

• They were all new

• They were all identical

• They were all colorful

What does the word "conjure" mean?

• To produce or cause something to appear

• To destroy or remove something

• To hide or conceal something

• To forget or ignore something

What did the landlady offer to reduce if Billy found the price too high?

• The cost of dinner

• The cost of breakfast

• The cost of an egg for breakfast

• The cost of laundry

What did the landlady look like to Billy?

• A strict teacher

• A kind grandmother

• The mother of a school friend

• A famous actress

What does the phrase "off her rocker" mean in the context of the story?

• Very intelligent

• Slightly crazy

• Extremely tired

• Very happy

What does the lady say about the two names, Mulholland and Temple?

• They were famous athletes

• They were extraordinarily handsome

• They were famous musicians

• They were her neighbors

What does Billy say about his teeth?

• They are perfect

• They have fillings

• They are white

• They are crooked

Are there any other guests in the house?

• Yes: the landlady has many guests renting a room for the night

• No: there is only Weaver and the landlady

• Yes: but Christopher Mulholland and Gregory W. Temple's bodies have been Taxidermized (preserved)

• Yes: Christopher Mulholland and Gregory W. Temple are upstairs sleeping