The Landlady Story By Roald Dahl! Trivia Quiz
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When Billy arrives in Bath, he
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Does not have a job
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Does not have a place to stay
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Has plenty of money
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Looks for entertainment
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Explore key elements of Roald Dahl's 'The Landlady' in this trivia quiz. Assess your understanding of the plot, characters, and subtle details that define this intriguing short story. Ideal for learners keen on English literature and analyzing narrative techniques.
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What seems inviting to Billy when he looks through the window of the old house?
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He sees a dachshund lying in front of the fireplace.
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He imagines they serve watery cabbage.
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He sees the landlady drinking a cup of tea.
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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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What prevents Billy from going on to the Bell and Dragon pub?
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He is transfixed by the sign that says “Bed and Breakfast.”
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The landlady opens the door and invites him in.
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A passerby tells him the Bell and Dragon isn’t nice.
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He is too tired to keep walking.
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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 suggests that he is interested in finding accommodation for the night rather than going to a pub. The fact that the landlady opens the door and invites him in further reinforces this idea. The passerby's comment about the Bell and Dragon not being nice may also contribute to Billy's decision to go to the Bed and Breakfast instead. Lastly, his tiredness serves as another reason for him not to continue walking to the pub.Rate this question:
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The landlady explains that there are no other guests because
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Of the war
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There is only one room available
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She is very particular and choosy
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She can’t stand too much commotion
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A. 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 is selective about who she allows to stay in her establishment. It implies that she prefers to have fewer guests in order to maintain a certain level of quality or to cater to a specific type of clientele. This explanation aligns with the idea that the landlady wants to maintain a certain standard or atmosphere in her establishment.Rate this question:
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At first, Billy thinks that the landlady is
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very suspicious
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slightly dotty and off her rocker
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Lots of fun
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Old and feeble
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A. 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 and unusual. This implies that she may exhibit strange or irrational behavior, leading Billy to question her mental stability. The phrase "off her rocker" further emphasizes the idea that the landlady is not entirely sane or mentally stable.Rate this question:
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What puzzles Billy about the landlady’s guest list?
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He knows each of the previous guests.
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All of the names on the guest list are men.
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He is sure he has read the names in the newspaper.
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He thinks that the guests were famous politicians.
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A. 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 somewhere else. This could indicate that the landlady is using fake names for her guests or that there is something suspicious about the people on the list. Billy's certainty about recognizing the names adds to the mystery and intrigue of the situation.Rate this question:
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How does the landlady distract Billy when he has almost figured out who Christopher Mulholland is
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By asking Billy about his job
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By pointing out her stuffed animals
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By flirting with Billy
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By serving him tea with milk and sugar
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A. By serving him tea with milk and sugarExplanation
The landlady distracts Billy by serving him tea with milk and sugar. This diversionary tactic shifts his attention away from his previous train of thought, which was focused on figuring out who Christopher Mulholland is. By engaging him in conversation about his tea preferences and serving him a beverage, the landlady effectively sidetracks Billy and prevents him from continuing his investigation.Rate this question:
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What is most likely to have happened if Billy had had more time to remember what he knew about the two names?
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He would have killed the landlady.
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He would not have drunk the tea.
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He would have noticed the stuffed animals sooner.
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He would have called the police.
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A. 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 cautious and avoided drinking it. The other options, such as killing the landlady, noticing the stuffed animals sooner, or calling the police, do not directly relate to the information about the two names and the potential danger associated with the tea.Rate this question:
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What do you think makes Billy’s tea taste strange?
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Bitter almonds
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Pickled walnuts
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Poison
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New leather
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A. PoisonExplanation
Billy's tea tastes strange because it is poisoned.Rate this question:
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The point at which the reader can predict what will happen to Billy is when the landlady says
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That both Billy and Mulholland were seventeen
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Mulholland and Temple haven’t left the bed and breakfast
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Mulholland also liked his tea
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That she stuffed her pets
Correct Answer
A. That she stuffed her petsExplanation
The point at which the reader can predict what will happen to Billy is when the landlady says that she stuffed her pets. This suggests that the landlady has a sinister or disturbing habit, and it foreshadows that Billy may also meet a similar fate.Rate this question:
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Which phrase best describes foreshadowing?
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The suspense in a story
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Giving away a story’s ending
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Clues that hint at what happened before the story began
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Clues that hint at what will happen later in the story
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A. Clues that hint at what will happen later in the storyExplanation
Foreshadowing refers to the use of clues or hints in a story that suggest or predict what will happen later on. It is a literary technique that builds anticipation and prepares the reader for future events. This technique allows the author to create suspense and engage the reader by dropping subtle hints about the story's outcome. The other options, such as the suspense in a story and giving away a story's ending, do not accurately capture the concept of foreshadowing.Rate this question:
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Which of the following examples is not an example of foreshadowing?
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"The air was deadly cold and the wind was like a flat blade of ice . . . .”
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“There were no shops on this wide street that he was walking along . . . .”
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"Each word [of the sign] was like a large black eye staring at him through the glass . . . .”
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“There wasn’t a blemish on his [Mulholland’s] body . . . . His skin was just like a baby’s.”
Correct Answer
A. “There were no shops on this wide street that he was walking along . . . .”Explanation
The given answer 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 question all contain descriptive language that creates a sense of foreboding or anticipation, suggesting that something significant or important is about to happen. However, the statement about there being no shops on a wide street does not provide any foreshadowing elements.Rate this question:
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The part of the story that describes Christopher Mulholland is the
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subplot
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resolution
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Climax
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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 description is not the main focus of the story but rather a smaller, less significant storyline. The main plot likely revolves around other characters or events, while Christopher's story adds depth and complexity to the overall narrative.Rate this question:
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How is the climax of the story resolved?
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The readers do not know what happens to Billy.
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The landlady comforts Billy with a smile.
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Readers can only assume that Billy will meet the same fate as Temple and Mulholland.
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Readers find out that the landlady is an insane killer.
Correct Answer
A. 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 uncertain about Billy's fate. The mention of Temple and Mulholland implies that they have met an unfavorable outcome, and the readers are led to assume that Billy will face a similar fate. This resolution creates suspense and leaves the readers with an open-ended conclusion, allowing them to draw their own conclusions about what happens to Billy.Rate this question:
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