Exploring the Themes of Roald Dahl's The Landlady

Billy Weaver arrives in Bath and seeks lodging. He encounters a peculiar landlady who offers him a room at a very low price. As he settles in, he discovers a guest book with only two other entries, both of which seem familiar. The landlady's odd behavior and the realization that the previous guests never left lead to an unsettling conclusion.

What city did Billy Weaver travel from?

• Bristol

• Bath

• Swindon

• London

What was the name of the pub the porter suggested to Billy?

• The King's Arms

• The Bell and Dragon

• The Queen's Head

• The Lion's Den

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

• One guinea

• Three pounds

• Ten shillings

• Five and sixpence

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What did Billy notice about the hallway when he entered the house?

• It was filled with other guests' belongings

• It was empty of any other hats or coats

• It had a strong smell of kippers

• It was very dark and cold

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What did the landlady say about the frequency of her guests?

• She was very selective about her guests

• She never had any guests

• She only accepted female guests

• She always had many guests

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What were the names of the two previous guests Billy found in the guest book?

• John Smith and Peter Brown

• Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple

• Michael Johnson and David Williams

• James Wilson and Robert Taylor

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What did Billy find peculiar about the dates in the guest book?

• They were written in different handwriting

• They were from many years ago

• They were all from the same day

• They were all in the future

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What did Billy realize about the landlady's pets?

• They were all stuffed

• They were all missing

• They were very noisy

• They were very friendly

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What did the landlady reveal about the previous guests?

• They left without paying

• They were famous athletes

• They were her relatives

• They never left

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What did the tea taste like to Billy?

• Sweet and refreshing

• Bitter almonds

• Sour and tangy

• Spicy and hot

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