The Landlady by Roald Dahl (1959) - Passage Comprehension

What did Billy say was his original destination before he saw the notice?

• The Bell and Dragon

• The Red Lion

• The Blue Boar

• The Green Man

What does the woman say about Mr. Mulholland's background?

• He was an Eton schoolboy

• He was a Cambridge undergraduate

• He was a musician

• He was a famous writer

Who had the most beautiful teeth, according to the landlady?

• Mr. Mulholland

• Mr. Temple

• Mr. Weaver

• The landlady

Why does the woman offer Billy tea and a ginger biscuit?

• She wants to make him comfortable before he goes to bed.

• She wants to test his reaction to the food.

• She is trying to delay him from going upstairs.

• She wants to see if he is allergic to ginger.

True or False: There were several hats and coats in the hall when Billy entered.

• True

• False

Read the passage from 'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl (1959). True or False: Billy had visited Bath many times before.

• True

• False

Read the passage from 'The Landlady' by Roald Dahl (1959). What did the printed notice in the window say?

• BED AND BREAKFAST

• ROOMS FOR RENT

• HOTEL AVAILABLE

• GUEST HOUSE

Who does the landlady mistake Billy for when he enters the room?

• Mr. Weaver

• Mr. Perkins

• Mr. Smith

• Mr. Brown

What does the landlady offer to reduce if Billy does not want it for breakfast?

• Toast

• Eggs

• Coffee

• Jam

What does this question show about the landlady’s character?

• She is forgetful

• She is caring

• She is angry

• She is impatient