The animals don't move because they are ________________.

former pets that have been stuffed

Can You Pass This Short Story Quiz On The Landlady?

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Can You Pass This Short Story Quiz On The Landlady? - Quiz

Can you pass this short story Quiz on The Landlady? Over the week, we have read the book by Roald Dahl, and it is no lie that the characters and events taking place are quite horrific. If you think you can remember the whole bool this quiz is for you. Give it a shot and have fun reminiscing the events of the book.

Questions and Answers

1.

The landlady answered the door quickly.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The given answer "True" is correct because the statement in the question indicates that the landlady answered the door quickly. Since there is no contradictory information or context provided, we can assume that the landlady indeed answered the door quickly.

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2.

Billy thought the fee at the bed and breakfast was too much, but he stayed anyway.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Billy thought the fee at the bed and breakfast was too much, indicating that he believed the price was not reasonable. However, despite his initial thought, he still chose to stay at the bed and breakfast. Therefore, the correct answer is False, as it contradicts Billy's initial perception of the fee.

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3.

Billy believed he had heard of the other previous guests.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
Billy believed he had heard of the other previous guests, indicating that he had a memory or knowledge of them. This suggests that Billy had some prior information or recollection about the other guests, leading to the conclusion that the statement is true.

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4.

The landlady meant Billy no harm.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
The statement implies that the landlady did not have any harmful intentions towards Billy. However, the correct answer is False, indicating that the landlady did mean harm to Billy. This suggests that the landlady had malicious intentions or actions towards him, possibly indicating that she had ill motives or harmful plans for him.

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5.

The tea tastes strange to Billy.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
The statement "The tea tastes strange to Billy" implies that Billy finds the taste of the tea unusual or different from what he is accustomed to. Since taste is subjective, it can vary from person to person. Therefore, it is plausible that the tea might taste strange to Billy, making the answer "True" correct.

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6.

Where is Billy from?
- A.
  
  London
- B.
  
  Bath
- C.
  
  Russia
- D.
  
  Paris
Correct Answer
A. London

Explanation
Billy is from London.

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7.

Why did Billy stay at the Bed and Breakfast?
- A.
  
  It seemed comfortable.
- B.
  
  The fee was cheap.
- C.
  
  The sign lured him in.
- D.
  
  All of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above

Explanation
Billy stayed at the Bed and Breakfast because it seemed comfortable, the fee was cheap, and the sign lured him in.

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8.

What word best describes the landlady?
- A.
  
  Furious
- B.
  
  Rude
- C.
  
  Mysterious
- D.
  
  Happy
Correct Answer
C. Mysterious

Explanation
The word "mysterious" best describes the landlady because it suggests that she is secretive, enigmatic, and difficult to understand. This implies that she may have hidden motives or secrets that the other options do not capture.

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9.

How did the landlady distract Billy when he almost remembered who Christopher Mulholland was?
- A.
  
  She talked about her 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
When Billy almost remembered who Christopher Mulholland was, the landlady distracted him by offering him a cup of tea. This action diverted his attention and prevented him from fully recalling the memory.

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10.

The animals don't move because they are ________________.
- A.
  
  Comfortable the way they are
- B.
  
  Dead
- C.
  
  Plastic
- D.
  
  Former pets that have been stuffed
Correct Answer
D. Former pets that have been stuffed

Explanation
The animals don't move because they are former pets that have been stuffed. This means that they have been preserved through taxidermy, a process in which the skin is removed from the animal's body, preserved, and then mounted on a model. Taxidermy is commonly used to preserve pets or animals that have passed away, allowing their owners to keep a lifelike representation of them. As a result, the stuffed animals are no longer alive and therefore cannot move.

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11.

Why do you think the tea tastes strange?

Correct Answer
it's poisoned

Explanation
The tea tasting strange is most likely due to it being poisoned. The presence of poison in the tea can alter its taste and cause it to have a strange or off-putting flavor.

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12.

What do you think happened to the previous guests?

Correct Answer
poisoned and stuffed