Characters
Who were the 2 main characters?
Billy, the landlady.
Which building does the story take place?
In the landlady's house.
Why does Billy travel to Bath?
For work.
How did the landlady act towards Billy that made him stay?
She acted kind.
What does Billy realize at the end of the story?
He realize that he is the next victim.
What is Billy's last name?
Weaver.
When does the story take place?
During the winter months.
What time does Billy arrive to Bath?
At 9 pm in the evening.
How long has it been since the landlady has had a guest?
2 to 3 years.
Does any of the landlady guest ever leave the boarding house?
No.
How old was Billy?
17 years old.
What town did the story take place?
Bath
Did Billy prefer staying in a hotel or a boarding house?
A hotel.
What did Billy find out about the animals he thought were sleeping?
The landlady stuff all her animals when they die.
What did Billy realize about the animals when he touch them?
They were dead.
What color was the landlady eyes?
She had blue eyes
Where did Billy travel from?
London.
What wording was on the sign that grabbed Billy's attention and made him stop in his tracks?
"BED AND BREAKFAST"
Why did Billy not like the tea?
It was bitter.
How could Billy have avoid being a victim of the landlady?
He could have gone to The Bell and Dragon hotel.
What were the names of the two guests whose names were in the guestbook?
Christopher Mulholland and Gregory W. Temple.
What was the place the porter recommended Billy stay?
The Bell and Dragon
What did the landlady give Billy to drink?
Tea.
What was the consequence of Billy choosing to ignore his instincts?
He died.
What did the landlady do to Billy tea?
She poisoned his tea.
According to the Landlady, Gregory Temple was so perfect that his skin was "just like" this.
These specific flowers were "tall and beautiful" and standing in the window of the boarding-house.
What are yellow chrysanthemums?
When Billy rings the doorbell, the Landlady opens the door so instantly that he compares her to this toy.
What is a "jack-in-the-box"?
The Landlady tells Billy that the other two guests are still in the house and are currently located here.
What is the third floor?
Billy is "most terribly" impressed to find that these two animals in the living room have been preserved by the Landlady herself.
What are the parrot and the dachshund (Basil)?