In the original story, why is Patrick leaving Mary?

The text doesn't give a reason.

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

She always goes there on Thursday nights and wants to appear normal.

She has a coupon that she doesn't want to expire.

Patrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:

She knows more about hiding crimes.

She is more likely to kill him.

Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits her husband’s return at the beginning of the story?

She loves him and always finds his return a “blissful time of day.”

She knows she will get even with him that night.

She knows he won’t speak to her for a while, and she is looking forward to the peace and quiet.

She likes being able to have a drink of whiskey with him.

What is Mrs. Maloney’s motive for going to get the lamb from the freezer?

She thinks she should go about her business as usual and then things will be all right.

She wants to use it to hit Patrick.

She is nauseated at the idea of eating what she already made for dinner.

She thinks she can win Patrick back with her cooking.

What is Mrs. Maloney’s reaction as her husband gives his “news” to her?

She goes from horror to disbelief.

She becomes violent immediately.

What do the police do with the murder weapon?

They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.

They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon.

Nothing. They never find the spanner.

Where does the title, "Lamb to the Slaughter", come from?

It's an allusion to the Bible - leading the sacrificial lamb to the slaughter

Lamb to the Slaughter

Authored by Amy Jones

English

11th - 12th Grade

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.1.4

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the irony add to the story?

Fear

Humor & suspense

Confusion

Excitement

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Roald Dahl

Alfred Hitchcock

Patrick Maloney

Walter Dean-Myers

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

All of the following are types of irony EXCEPT:

Dramatic

Verbal

Point of View

Situational

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Lamb to the Slaughter

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

Which is an example of dramatic irony?

Which of the following is dramatic irony?

What is an example of situational irony?

What does the irony add to the story?

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

All of the following are types of irony EXCEPT:

In the original story, why is Patrick leaving Mary?

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

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

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