"The Landlady" By: Roald Dahl
A quiz/test to test your knoweledge on the story "The Landlady" by: Roald Dahl.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
Where was Billy traveling from?
- A.
London
- B.
Bath
- C.
The Bed and Breakfast
- D.
The Bell and Dragon pub
Correct Answer
A. LondonExplanation
Billy was traveling from London because it is stated as the first option in the given list.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Why did Billy stay at the Bed and Breakfast?
- A.
It seemed comfortable.
- B.
The charge was cheap.
- C.
The notice sign lured him in.
- D.
All of the Above
Correct Answer
D. All of the AboveExplanation
Billy stayed at the Bed and Breakfast because it seemed comfortable, the charge was cheap, and the notice sign lured him in. All of these factors combined made it an attractive option for him to stay at the Bed and Breakfast.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What word best describes the landlady?
- A.
Furious
- B.
Rude
- C.
Mysterious
- D.
Happy
Correct Answer
C. MysteriousExplanation
The word "mysterious" best describes the landlady because it suggests that she is secretive, enigmatic, or difficult to understand. This implies that there is something about her that is unknown or hidden, creating an air of intrigue and curiosity. It is likely that the landlady's behavior or actions have left others puzzled or unsure about her true intentions or motives.Rate this question:
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- 4.
How did the landlady distract Billy when he almost remembered who Christopher Mulholland was?
- A.
She talked about her stuffed animals.
- B.
She offered him a cup of tea.
- C.
She told him he hadn't left.
- D.
None of the Above
Correct Answer
B. She offered him a cup of tea.Explanation
The landlady distracted Billy by offering him a cup of tea. This diversion prevented him from fully remembering who Christopher Mulholland was.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What clues helped you predict that Billy would probably meet the same fate as the other two men in the guest book?
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