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What does the word LINGER mean?
To stay in place longer than necessary or to be slow to disappear.
What was the main setting of the Landlady story?
The Landlady's house in Bath, England.
If Billy didn't stay at the Landlady's house where would he have stayed?
The Bell and Dragon Hotel.
Who wrote this short story?
Roald Dahl.
What was in Billy's tea to make it taste weird?
Poison.
What does the word SWANKY mean?
Stylishly luxurious and expensive, or very fancy.
How old was Billy Weaver?
Billy was 17 years old.
When was the last time someone signed the guestbook?
Over two years ago.
Where is Billy Weaver from?
London England.
What was Billy doing in Bath?
He was working.
What does the word RAPACIOUS mean?
Aggressively greedy or grasping.
Example- someone who is always trying to get more money.
What did the Landlady make Billy do before he went to bed?
She made him sign the guestbook.
What makes Billy want to stay at the old house?
The little dachshund lying on the rug in the living room and the sign in the window that said BED AND BREAKFAST.
What time of day was it when Billy arrived in Bath?
It was nighttime.
What was the name of the little dachshund curled up in front of the fire?
Basil.
What does the word PORTER mean?
A person employed to carry luggage and other loads.
What did the Landlady do with her pets after they died?
She stuffed them and put them up for display like they would be when they were alive.
What did Billy think the tea tasted like?
Pickled walnuts, new leather or the corridors of a hospital.
Why did the Landlady answer the door so fast?
Because nobody has come to the door for a very long time.
What does the Landlady call Mr. Weaver by mistake?
Mr. Perkins and Mr. Wilkins.
What does the word TANTALIZING mean?
To torment or tease someone with a promise of something that is untrue.
How did they describe the Landlady in the story?
45-50 years old, a pink round face, and very gentle blue eyes.
Who were the other two people in the guestbook along with Billy?
Christopher Mulholland and Gregory W. Temple.
Why did the names in the guestbook sound familiar to Billy?
Because he thought he remembered seeing their names in the newspaper because they went "missing" like when the Landlady killed them and nobody knew where they went.
How much did it cost for Billy to stay at the Landlady's bed and breakfast?
Five and sixpence.