WorksheetsThe Landlady
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
When Billy arrives in Bath, he...
a)
does not have a job
b)
does not have a place to stay
c)
has plenty of money
d)
looks for entertainment
2.
At first, Billy feels lucky to find the boardinghouse because...
a)
no other rooms are available in the city
b)
unlike The Bell and Dragon, it is close to the office
c)
it seems warm and comfortable
d)
the porter's directions were confusing
3.
When Billy looks through the window of the boardinghouse, what does he see?
a)
He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace
b)
He sees the landlady mixing chemicals together.
c)
He sees several guests sitting around the fireplace.
d)
He sees the landlady drinking a cup of tea.
4.
Billy believes the cost of a room at the boarding house is...
a)
affordable as long as he doesn't order eggs for breakfast
b)
extremely cheap
c)
reasonable, but that he can find something cheaper
d)
extremely expensive
5.
The landlady asks Billy to do one thing before he goes to bed. What is it?
a)
walk the dog
b)
go to the shop for eggs
c)
sign the guest book
d)
help her stuff a dead animal
6.
As Billy is drinking his tea, he...
a)
comments on how tasty it is
b)
notices it tastes odd, like bitter almonds
c)
wishes the landlady would offer him more
d)
develops a stomachache
7.
Based on clues in the story, what is the most likely fate of the landlady's guests?
a)
She hits them over the head and stuffs them.
b)
She poisons them and stuffs them.
c)
She chats with them endlessly until they have to leave.
d)
She fattens them up so they don't want to leave.
8.
Which of the following details provides the BEST hint about the landlady's secret?
a)
The front of the building is rather shabby.
b)
The downstairs window is brightly lit.
c)
The landlady explains that she "stuffs all her little pets."
d)
The landlady serves tea and cookies to Billy before bed.
9.
Which of the following events in the story is the BEST example of foreshadowing (clues about the ending)?
a)
The porter sends Billy to The Bell and Dragon.
b)
The landlady is kind and friendly to Billy.
c)
Billy can afford the cost of a room in the boardinghouse.
d)
The two names in the register are familiar to Billy.
10.
What was unusual about the way the landlady responded to the doorbell?
a)
There was no wait time.
b)
She answered before he rang.
c)
She took forever to answer.
d)
None of the above.
11.
Who suggested that Billy stay at the Bell and Dragon?
a)
The landlady
b)
The porter
c)
Mr. Greenslade
d)
Mrs. Porcho
12.
What 2 animals are stuffed (taxidermised) in the story?
a)
parrot and mouse
b)
mouse and dog
c)
dog and parrot
d)
mouse and mousse
13.
What is Billy's initial impression of the landlady?
a)
She's up to no good
b)
He recognises her from before
c)
He thinks that she's rude
d)
She's a nice, motherly figure
14.
Who is the protagonist (the lead character) in the story?
a)
The Landlady
b)
Billy Weaver
c)
Christopher Mulholland
d)
Gregory Temple
15.
Who is the antagonist (the enemy) in the story?
a)
The Landlady
b)
Billy Weaver
c)
Christopher Mulholland
d)
Gregory Temple
16.
Which word? The landlady was not greedy where money was concerned.
a)
facades
b)
congenial
c)
rapacious
d)
tantalising
17.
Which word? A strange smell seemed to come forth from the landlady.
a)
congenial
b)
rapacious
c)
tantalising
d)
emanate
18.
Which word? Often, fronts of buildings give no clue to what is happening inside.
a)
facades
b)
congenial
c)
tantalising
d)
emanate
19.
Which word? Our pleasant host offered us another cup of tea.
a)
facades
b)
congenial
c)
tantalising
d)
emanate
20.
Which word? The familiarity of the names in the guest book was teasing Billy's memory.
a)
congenial
b)
rapacious
c)
tantalising
d)
emanate
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