"The Landlady" Quiz

Who is the protagonist of "The Landlady"?

• the landlady

• Billy Weaver

• Gregory Temple

• Christopher Mulholland

What was Billy's reasoning for visiting Bath?

• Vacation

• Team soccer trip

• Business

• Visiting his buddies

What does Billy have in common with the other two guests at the B&B?

• They are all from Bristol.

• They are all young and handsome.

• They are all famous footballers.

• They were all formerly in the army.

Which of the following statements BEST identifies a theme of the text?

• People should learn to set aside their differences.

• 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 can the reader infer about the landlady based on her conversation with Billy in the sitting room?

• She was a doctor or likely had some medical training, as evidenced by her ability to stuff her pets.

• She is a lonely old woman who lost her son in the war and tries to replace him with her particular tenants.

• She may have witnessed something terrible and suffers memory problems because she cannot recall Billy's name correctly.

• She may be more threatening than she appears because her words suggest she was involved in the two men's disappearances.

The reader can most safely assume that ___.

• the landlady has poisoned Billy

• the landlady will be caught by the police

• Billy will escape.

• the police will save Billy's life

How does the sight of the parrot & dachshund puppy influence Billy's perception of the bed & breakfast?

• It makes him less likely to stay since he has allergies to some pets. 

• It makes him more likely to stay because it shows the owners are caring and comforting. 

• It makes him concerned because there are more animals than there are people, and he would get bored. 

• It makes him excited because he’s never been given the opportunity to play with animals.

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What is the landlady's excuse as to why she doesn't have many guests?

• She is unkind to new people.

• The bed and breakfast is unkempt and ugly.

• The landlady is very picky about who she invites to stay.

• The neighborhood is not a typical tourist destination.

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What is unusual about the animals?

• They are sick.

• They are mistreated.

• They are fatigued.

• They are preserved.

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What can the reader infer is wrong with Billy's tea?

• The cream is expired.

• The tea is foreign, and therefore odd tasting.

• The tea has been poisoned by the landlady.

• The tea tastes like almonds, which Billy is allergic to.

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