Lamb to the Slaughter

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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Which of the following is dramatic irony?

• We know the police eat the murder weapon.
• We know Patrick is the murderer.
• Mary knows the police.
• Mary is the perfect wife.

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What is an example of situational irony?

• The police eat the murder weapon.
• We know Mary is the murderer.
• The "perfect wife" kills her husband.
• The detective says, "the murder weapon is probably right under our noses."

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What does the irony add to the story?

• Fear
• Humor & suspense
• Confusion
• Excitement

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Who is the author of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

• Roald Dahl
• Alfred Hitchcock
• Patrick Maloney
• Walter Dean-Myers

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All of the following are types of irony EXCEPT:

• Dramatic
• Verbal
• Point of View
• Situational

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In the original story, 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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