Landlady

Based on the simple theme of "The Landlady" from the previous question, what is a more in depth theme of the text?

• Kindness and hospitality are difficult to find among strangers.

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

• Strangers can be more dangerous than they initially appear.

Mark all clues the author provides to show that something bad is going to happen.

• the air was deadly cold

• the wind was like a blade against Billy's cheek

• The landlady has suspicious behavior.

• The landlady foreshadows that something illegal will happen.

How do the following lines help develop the plot of the story? "Now and again, he caught a whiff of a peculiar smell that seemed to come directly from her person. It was not in the least unpleasant, and it reminded him - well, he wasn’t quite sure what it reminded him of. Pickled walnuts? New leather? Or was it the corridors of a hospital?"

• It helps develop the exposition of the story.

• It helps develop the rising action of the story and also provides foreshadowing.

• It helps develop the falling action of the story.

• It helps develop the protagonist's character traits.

What explanation does the landlady give for the fact that Billy is the only guest?

• She is picky about which guests she admits.

• Her prices are too high.

• There are few tourists in the city.

What is the primary theme of Roald Dahl's 'The Landlady'?

• A) The dangers of trusting strangers

• B) The importance of hospitality

• C) The value of friendship

• D) The beauty of nature

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Landlady' to create suspense?

• A) Simile

• B) Foreshadowing

• C) Metaphor

• D) Alliteration

What is the significance of the stuffed animals in 'The Landlady'?

• A) They represent the landlady's love for animals

• B) They symbolize the fate of the previous guests

• C) They are a sign of wealth

• D) They are purely decorative

In 'The Landlady', what does the peculiar smell in the house foreshadow?

• A) The landlady's cooking skills

• B) The sinister nature of the landlady

• C) The cleanliness of the house

• D) The presence of pets

How does Roald Dahl use irony in 'The Landlady'?

• A) The landlady appears kind but is actually dangerous

• B) The setting is warm and inviting

• C) The protagonist is aware of the danger

• D) The story ends happily

What role does the setting play in 'The Landlady'?

• A) It creates a sense of comfort and safety

• B) It enhances the story's suspenseful atmosphere

• C) It is irrelevant to the plot

• D) It provides historical context