Exploring the Dark Themes in Roald Dahl's The Landlady

Billy Weaver arrives in Bath and seeks lodging. He finds a bed and breakfast with a peculiar landlady. As he settles in, he learns about past guests and senses something odd about the place, especially after drinking tea with the landlady.

What city does Billy Weaver travel from?

• Bath

• London

• Swindon

• Bristol

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What is the name of the pub Billy is directed to?

• The White Hart

• The Red Lion

• The King's Arms

• The Bell and Dragon

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How much does the landlady charge for a night's stay including breakfast?

• Ten shillings

• Three pounds

• One guinea

• Five and sixpence

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What does Billy notice about the hallway when he enters the Bed and Breakfast?

• It is decorated with flowers

• It has a strong smell of kippers

• It is completely empty

• It is filled with hats and coats

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What are the names of the two previous guests Billy reads in the guest book?

• John Smith and Peter Brown

• Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple

• James Johnson and Robert White

• Michael Green and David Black

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What does the landlady say about the previous guests, Christopher Mulholland and Gregory Temple?

• They left recently

• They are still there

• They moved to another city

• They were famous cricketers

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What peculiar smell does Billy notice while drinking tea with the landlady?

• New leather

• All of the above

• Hospital corridors

• Pickled walnuts

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What does Billy discover about the landlady's pets?

• They are in the garden

• They are missing

• They are stuffed

• They are alive

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What does the taste of the tea remind Billy of?

• Sweet honey

• Sour lemons

• Spicy cinnamon

• Bitter almonds

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How does the landlady describe Mr. Mulholland's tea-drinking habits?

• He only drank water

• He never drank tea

• He drank a lot of tea

• He preferred coffee

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