Lamb to the Slaughter

Why is Patrick leaving Mary?

• He is cheating on her.
• He is sick and tired of her.
• The text doesn't give a reason.
• He never loved her.

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Why does Mary go to the grocery store after killing Patrick?

• She is hungry
• She always goes there on Thursday nights and wants to appear normal.
• She is creating an alibi.
• She has a coupon that she doesn't want to expire.

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How would you describe Mary at the beginning of the story?

• Attentive
• Angry
• Confused
• Smart

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We know Patrick is upset when he gets home because of all of the following EXCEPT:

• Speaking rudely
• Ignoring her questions
• He is late
• He is drinking a lot.

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Patrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:

• She will be suspected.
• She knows more about hiding crimes.
• She is more likely to kill him.
• She knows about lamb.

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Patrick's job is a disadvantage for Mary because:

• The police know Mary already.
• Patrick is more likely to have a lot of enemies.
• Patrick is mean.
• The police will work extra hard to solve the crime

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What is Mary's motive for getting the lamb from the freezer?

• She was going to make dinner.
• She wanted to kill Patrick.
• She was hungry.
• Patrick told her to.

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What is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?

• Remorseful
• Amused
• Shocked
• Clear-minded

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What is most likely to happen to Mary when the story ends?

• She will kill her 2nd husband.
• She will be arrested for Patrick's murder.
• She will get away with Patrick's murder.
• She will feel guilty and turn herself in.

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Which is an example of dramatic irony?

• We know Mary is the killer and the police don't.
• We know the police will catch the killer.
• A police officer is killed.
• A leg of lamb is the murder weapon.

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