The Landlady Anticipation

Who is the protagonist of The Landlady?

• Billy Perkins

• Billy Weaver

• Gregory Temple

• Christopher Mulholland

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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.

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Which of the following sentences would NOT be an example of foreshadowing?

• “But the air was deadly cold…”

• “The wind was like a flat blade of ice on his cheeks”

• “But my dear boy, he never left. He is still here.”

• "Billy thanked him and picked up his suitcase and set out to walk the quarter mile to The Bell and Dragon."

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Which of the following details provides the best clue about the landlady's secret?

• The front of the building is quite worn out.

• The window downstairs is brightly lit.

• The landlady explains that she stuffs all her dead pets.

• The landlady serves tea and cookies to Billy before he goes up to his room.

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What is the primary setting of 'The Landlady'?

• A) A bustling city

• B) A quiet village

• C) A small bed and breakfast

• D) A large hotel

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

• A) Metaphor

• B) Foreshadowing

• C) Simile

• D) Alliteration

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What is Billy Weaver's initial impression of the landlady?

• A) She is kind and welcoming

• B) She is mysterious and eerie

• C) She is rude and dismissive

• D) She is young and energetic

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Which of the following best describes the tone of 'The Landlady'?

• A) Light-hearted and humorous

• B) Dark and suspenseful

• C) Romantic and dreamy

• D) Informative and educational

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What unusual characteristic does the landlady's guestbook have?

• A) It is filled with famous names

• B) It is completely empty

• C) It has only two other names

• D) It is written in a foreign language

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How does the author use irony in 'The Landlady'?

• A) The landlady appears kind but is actually dangerous

• B) Billy is looking for adventure but finds safety

• C) The bed and breakfast is luxurious but cheap

• D) The weather is warm but described as cold

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