The Landlady Quiz Questions And Answers
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Have you read the story "The Landlady"? Are you ready for The Landlady quiz, and can you answer these questions? "The Landlady" is a popular short horror story by Roald Dahl. It first appeared in The New Yorker, as did other short stories which were later supposed to be reprinted in the 1960 anthology, Kiss Kiss. Here are some questions that are based on The Landlady story. If you have read it, you must score high marks. Go for it!.
- 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
Correct Answer
B. Does not have a place to stayExplanation
The given answer states that when Billy arrives in Bath, he does not have a place to stay. This means that he is lacking accommodation upon his arrival. It does not mention anything about his job status, financial situation, or his search for entertainment. Therefore, the correct answer is that he does not have a place to stay.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What seems inviting to Billy when he looks through the window of the old house?
- A.
He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace.
- B.
He imagines they serve watery cabbage.
- C.
He sees the landlady drinking a cup of tea.
- D.
He doesn’t see a greedy landlady.
Correct Answer
A. He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace.Explanation
Billy is enticed by the sight of a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace when he looks through the window of the old house.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What prevents Billy from going on to the Bell and Dragon pub?
- A.
He is transfixed by the sign that says “Bed and Breakfast.”
- B.
The landlady opens the door and invites him in.
- C.
A passerby tells him the Bell and Dragon isn’t nice
- D.
He is too tired to keep walking.
Correct Answer
A. He is transfixed by the sign that says “Bed and Breakfast.”Explanation
Billy is prevented from going to the Bell and Dragon pub because he is captivated by the sign that advertises a "Bed and Breakfast." This means that he is interested in finding a place to stay for the night rather than going to the pub. The landlady further entices him by opening the door and inviting him in, reinforcing his decision to go to the Bed and Breakfast instead. The passerby's comment about the Bell and Dragon not being nice also discourages Billy from going there. Lastly, Billy's tiredness adds to his motivation to stop and rest at the Bed and Breakfast rather than continuing to walk to the pub.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The landlady explains that there are no other guests because
- A.
Of the war
- B.
There is only one room available
- C.
She is very particular and choosy
- D.
She can’t stand too much commotion
Correct Answer
C. She is very particular and choosyExplanation
The landlady explains that there are no other guests because she is very particular and choosy. This suggests that the landlady has high standards and only allows guests who meet her specific criteria to stay in her establishment. She may prefer to have fewer guests in order to ensure that they meet her standards and to maintain a certain level of exclusivity. This explanation implies that the lack of other guests is not due to external factors such as the war or limited availability of rooms, but rather a deliberate choice made by the landlady.Rate this question:
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- 5.
At first, Billy thinks that the landlady is
- A.
very suspicious
- B.
slightly dotty and off her rocker
- C.
Lots of fun
- D.
Old and feeble
Correct Answer
B. slightly dotty and off her rockerExplanation
Billy's initial perception of the landlady as "slightly dotty and off her rocker" suggests that he finds her behavior and demeanor to be eccentric or strange. This implies that the landlady may exhibit unusual or unpredictable behavior, leading Billy to view her as slightly crazy or mentally unstable. This perception is likely based on his observations of her actions or interactions with her, which have given him the impression that she is not entirely mentally sound.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What puzzles Billy about the landlady’s guest list?
- A.
He knows each of the previous guests.
- B.
All of the names on the guest list are men.
- C.
He is sure he has read the names in the newspaper.
- D.
He thinks that the guests were famous politicians.
Correct Answer
C. He is sure he has read the names in the newspaper.Explanation
Billy is puzzled by the landlady's guest list because he is sure he has read the names in the newspaper. This suggests that the names on the list are familiar to him and he recognizes them from a previous source. This could indicate that the landlady is using false identities or that something suspicious is happening with the guests. Billy's certainty about recognizing the names adds to the mystery and raises questions about the true nature of the guests and their purpose for staying at the landlady's establishment.Rate this question:
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- 7.
How does the landlady distract Billy when he has almost figured out who Christopher Mulholland is
- A.
By asking Billy about his job
- B.
By pointing out her stuffed animals
- C.
By flirting with Billy
- D.
By serving him tea with milk and sugar
Correct Answer
D. By serving him tea with milk and sugarExplanation
The landlady distracts Billy by serving him tea with milk and sugar. This diversion tactic takes his attention away from his realization about Christopher Mulholland's identity. By engaging him in a simple task, the landlady successfully prevents Billy from further pursuing his suspicions and keeps him occupied.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is most likely to have happened if Billy had had more time to remember what he knew about the two names?
- A.
He would have killed the landlady.
- B.
He would not have drunk the tea.
- C.
He would have noticed the stuffed animals sooner.
- D.
He would have called the police.
Correct Answer
B. He would not have drunk the tea.Explanation
If Billy had more time to remember what he knew about the two names, it is most likely that he would not have drunk the tea. This suggests that there was something suspicious or dangerous about the tea, and if Billy had recalled this information, he would have been able to avoid drinking it.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What is the implication of the ending of the story regarding the landlady's actions towards Billy?
- A.
The landlady is planning to adopt Billy as a permanent guest.
- B.
The landlady is planning to stuff Billy as she has done with previous guests.
- C.
The landlady is planning to sell Billy to another boarding house.
- D.
The landlady is planning to offer Billy a job as her assistant.
Correct Answer
B. The landlady is planning to stuff Billy as she has done with previous guests.Explanation
The implication of the story's ending suggests that the landlady has poisoned Billy's tea with cyanide, intending to kill him and stuff his corpse, as she has done with previous guests, Mulholland and Temple.Rate this question:
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- 10.
The point at which the reader can predict what will happen to Billy is when the landlady says
- A.
That both Billy and Mulholland were fourteen.
- B.
Mulholland and Temple haven’t left the bed and breakfast.
- C.
Mulholland also liked his breakfast in bed.
- D.
That she stuffed her pillows.
Correct Answer
B. Mulholland and Temple haven’t left the bed and breakfast.Explanation
The correct answer is "that she stuffed her pets". This statement suggests that the landlady has a habit of stuffing her pets, indicating a potentially disturbing or sinister nature. This information allows the reader to predict that something bad may happen to Billy.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which phrase best describes foreshadowing?
- A.
The suspense in a story
- B.
Giving away a story’s ending
- C.
Clues that hint at what happened before the story began
- D.
Clues that hint at what will happen later in the story
Correct Answer
D. Clues that hint at what will happen later in the storyExplanation
Foreshadowing is a literary technique where the author provides subtle hints or clues about future events in the story. These clues are used to create anticipation and prepare the reader for what is to come. It is different from giving away the story's ending, as it does not reveal the outcome directly but rather gives a sense of what might happen. Foreshadowing can also include clues about events that occurred before the story began, but its main purpose is to hint at what will happen later in the narrative.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Which of the following examples is not an example of foreshadowing?
- A.
"The air was deadly cold, and the wind was like a flat blade of ice . . . .”
- B.
“There were no shops on this wide street that he was walking along . . . .”
- C.
"Each word [of the sign] was like a large black eye staring at him through the glass . . . .”
- D.
“There wasn’t a blemish on his [Mulholland’s] body . . . . His skin was just like a baby’s.”
Correct Answer
B. “There were no shops on this wide street that he was walking along . . . .”Explanation
The statement "There were no shops on this wide street that he was walking along" is not an example of foreshadowing because it does not hint or suggest any future events or outcomes. Foreshadowing is a literary technique used to give readers clues or hints about what will happen later in the story. The other examples in the given options use vivid descriptions and comparisons to create a sense of anticipation or foreboding, which are characteristic of foreshadowing.Rate this question:
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- 13.
The part of the story that describes Christopher Mulholland is the
- A.
subplot
- B.
resolution
- C.
Climax
- D.
Conflict
Correct Answer
A. subplotExplanation
The part of the story that describes Christopher Mulholland is the subplot. A subplot is a secondary storyline that runs parallel to the main plot and involves different characters or events. In this case, Christopher Mulholland's story is not the main focus of the narrative, but rather a side story that adds depth and complexity to the overall plot.Rate this question:
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- 14.
How is the climax of the story resolved?
- A.
The readers do not know what happens to Billy.
- B.
The landlady comforts Billy with a smile.
- C.
Readers can only assume that Billy will meet the same fate as Temple and Mulholland.
- D.
Readers find out that the landlady is an insane killer.
Correct Answer
C. Readers can only assume that Billy will meet the same fate as Temple and Mulholland.Explanation
The correct answer suggests that the climax of the story is resolved by leaving the readers in uncertainty about what happens to Billy. The mention of Temple and Mulholland implies that they have met an unfortunate fate, and the readers can only assume that Billy will face a similar outcome. This unresolved ending adds suspense and leaves the readers to speculate on the character's fate.Rate this question:
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