46 pages • 1 hour read
Roald DahlThe Landlady
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 1959A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Exam Answer Key
Multiple Choice
1. C (Paragraph 10)
2. B (Paragraph 11)
3. D (Paragraphs 59-61)
4. D (Paragraph 2)
5. C (Paragraphs 62-67)
6. A (Various paragraphs)
7. B (Various paragraphs)
8. A (Various paragraphs)
Long Answer
1. Dahl’s story is written in a third-person narration style, with limited insight into Billy’s thinking. Since the narration focuses on Billy’s reaction to the landlady, as opposed to providing insight into the landlady’s motives, the reader makes the journey along with Billy. (All paragraphs)
2. Dahl’s story takes place in post-WWII, mid-20th-century Bath, England. The narrator describes Bath as a decaying city, which contrasts with the modern, businesslike character of Billy. (All paragraphs)
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