The Landlady Quiz

How does the character of the landlady initially appear to Billy?

• Aggressive and hostile

• Kind and welcoming

• Indifferent and detached

• Sad and lonely

The fact that the landlady is taxidermist primarily serves to

• Show her love for animals

• Foreshadow the dark side of her character

• Highlight her professional skills

• Create a comedic element in the story

How does the setting of the Bed and Breakfast impact Billy's decision to stay?

• The grandeur of the building intimidates him

• Its isolated location makes him feel safe

• The cosy and inviting atmosphere draws him in.

• The modern facilities appeal to him

Which element of the story best exemplifies direct characterization of the landlady?

• Billy's feeling of unease around her

• The description of her appearance

• The preserved animals in her living room

• The conversation between Billy and the landlady

How does the author use the third-person limited point of view to heighten suspense in "The Landlady"?

• By revealing the landlady's inner thoughts and plans

• By switching between multiple character perspectives

• By revealing events in a non-chronological order

• By keeping the reader as unaware as Billy

Which of the following best demonstrates situational irony in "The Landlady"?

• Billy's initial relief at finding an affordable place to stay

• The landlady's extensive knowledge about taxidermy

• The revelation of previous guests staying indefinitely

• The Bed and Breakfast sign catching Billy's eye

The repeated mention of the names Christopher Mulholland and Gregory W. Temple serves to:

• Highlight the landlady's forgetfulness

• Show Billy's in-depth knowledge about these individuals

• Foreshadow the fate of previous guests

• Demonstrate the landlady's popularity in the town

How does the interaction between Billy and the landlady help advance the plot?

• By showing a budding romance between the characters

• By revealing key backstory about the setting

• By gradually revealing the sinister side of the landlady

• By emphasizing Billy's need for a temporary stay

Which detail best supports the theme of appearances being deceptive as portrayed in "The Landlady"?

• Billy's admiration for Bath as a city

• The guest book having only two other names

• The landlady's charming and motherly demeanor

• Billy's eagerness to start his new job

Which aspect of the story best illustrates dramatic irony?

• The reader understanding the landlady's sinister nature before Billy does.

• The landlady's seemingly innocent explanation for having only two names in the guestbook.

• Comments made about the unexpectedly pleasant taste of the tea served.

• The unsettling familiarity of the names listed in the guestbook.