Exploring Roald Dahl's 'The Landlady'

What city does Billy Weaver travel from?

• London

• Swindon

• Bath

• Bristol

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What is the name of the hotel Billy is initially directed to?

• The Chrysanthemum House

• The Starry Sky

• The Bell and Dragon

• The Moonlight Inn

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How much does the landlady charge for a night's stay including breakfast?

• Three and six

• Seven and six

• Ten and six

• Five and six

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What does Billy notice about the landlady's house that makes it seem welcoming?

• A modern decor

• A group of friendly guests

• A large garden

• A bright fire and a sleeping dog

What does Billy find peculiar about the guest book?

• It is written in a foreign language

• It is locked

• The names seem familiar

• It has no entries

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What does the landlady reveal about the previous guests, Mr. Mulholland and Mr. Temple?

• They moved to another city

• They are still in the house

• They left recently

• They were her relatives

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What does Billy realize about the parrot and the dachshund?

• They are missing

• They are stuffed

• They are alive

• They are in another room

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What does the peculiar smell that Billy notices remind him of?

• Burnt toast

• Old books

• Fresh flowers

• Pickled walnuts

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What does the landlady do to her pets when they pass away?

• Burns them

• Buries them

• Gives them away

• Stuff them

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What does Billy find unsettling about the tea he is served?

• It is cold

• It is too sweet

• It is too hot

• It tastes faintly of bitter almonds

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