The Landlady Quiz

Which statement best reflects the theme or central idea of the story?

• Old people are lonely.

• Appearances can be deceiving.

• Become friends with everyone - even if they stuff their pets!

• First impressions are important.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Who is the protagonist of the story?

• Billy Weaver

• The Landlady

• Gregory Temple

• Christopher Mulholland

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which point of view is the story written in?

• First person point of view

• Third person limited point of view

• Third person unlimited point of view

• Third person omniscient point of view

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

When Billy arrives in Bath, he...

• Does not have a job.

• Wants to go to a pub to drink.

• Is looking for a place to stay.

• Is going to stay with his friend Christopher.

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

Billy had decided that _________ was the one common characteristic of all successful businessmen.

• Honesty

• Courtesy

• Mindfulness

• Briskness

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why does Billy decide to not go to the Bell and Dragon?

• The worker at the train station tells him it's not a nice place to go to.

• He is hypnotized by the sign that says "Bed and Breakfast".

• The landlady sees him outside and invites him to stay.

• He is too tired to keep on walking.

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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

How much was the Landlady charging Billy to stay the night?

• 5 and sixpence

• 4 and twopence

• 6 pounds

• 7 dollars

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CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

When Billy heard the price of the room, he thought it was...

• Super expensive

• Just a tiny bit overpriced

• Extremely cheap

• Fair

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The Landlady explains that there are no other guests because ...

• she does not like when there is too much noise.

• of the war.

• there is only one room available.

• she is a bit choosy and particular.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does Billy think of the Landlady?

• He thinks she is really funny.

• He thinks she is off her rocker and slightly dotty.

• He thinks she is weak and old.

• He thinks she is a bit suspicious.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4