The Landlady Anticipation

Who is the protagonist of The Landlady?

• Billy Perkins

• Billy Weaver

• Gregory Temple

• Christopher Mulholland

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.

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."

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.

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

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

• A) Metaphor

• B) Foreshadowing

• C) Simile

• D) Alliteration

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

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

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

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