Y7 Roald Dahl - Inference and Analysis Quiz

Read the quotation: "She had a round pink face and very gentle blue eyes." What can we infer from this?

• She seems warm and harmless.

• She is described as dangerous.

• She looks tired and bored.

• She seems strict and cold.

Which of the following is an analysis of the phrase "gentle blue eyes"?

• The landlady's eyes make her seem kind and welcoming, which tricks Billy into trusting her.

• The phrase tells us that she has blue eyes.

• This suggests she is a kind old lady who helps people.

• It makes the reader wonder about her past.

Read the quotation: "The tea tasted faintly of bitter almonds." What can we infer from this?

• The tea might be poisoned.

• The tea is just a little too sweet.

• The landlady enjoys making tea.

• Billy enjoys the taste of almonds.

Which of the following is an analysis of the phrase "bitter almonds"?

• The phrase hints at poison because cyanide smells like almonds, creating suspense.

• The tea contains almonds, which Billy enjoys.

• The tea is described as bitter because Billy dislikes it.

• The landlady is kind because she makes tea for Billy.

Read the quotation: "But my dear boy, he never left. He’s still here. Mr Temple is also here. They’re on the third floor." What can we infer from this?

• The landlady is keeping the guests in the house.

• Mr Temple left a long time ago.

• Billy is imagining things.

• The landlady is joking.

Which of the following is an analysis of the phrase "He’s still here."?

• The short sentence is unsettling, making the reader realise something is wrong.

• It tells us the guest is still alive.

• It is a fact with no hidden meaning.

• The landlady is talking about a past visitor.

Read the quotation: "He pressed the bell. Far away in a back room he heard it ringing, and then at once—it must have been at once because he hadn’t even had time to take his finger from the bell-button—the door swung open and a woman was standing there." What can we infer from this?

• The landlady was waiting for Billy before he even arrived.

• The house is very small.

• Billy is imagining things.

• The landlady is very quick at opening doors.

Which of the following is an analysis of the phrase "at once" in the quotation above?

• The phrase suggests unnatural speed, which makes the landlady seem eerie and suspicious.

• It tells us the landlady is a very fast runner.

• The phrase suggests Billy is confused.

• It makes the landlady seem friendly and helpful.

Read the quotation: "The air was terribly deadly cold." What can we infer from this?

• The house feels lifeless and unnatural.

• The house is cosy and warm.

• Billy is happy to be inside.

• The landlady keeps the heating on.

Which of the following is an analysis of the phrase "terribly deadly cold"?

• The words "deadly cold" create an ominous and unsettling mood, hinting at death and danger.

• The phrase describes how Billy is feeling cold.

• The phrase tells us it is wintertime.

• It shows that the landlady likes fresh air.