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

She will get away with Patrick's murder.

She will be arrested for Patrick's murder.

She will feel guilty and turn herself in.

Why did Mary kill Patrick?

She didn't plan to; she just reacted.

She couldn't stand to lose him.

She was mad that he'd been cheating.

All of the following are reasons that the title is "Lamb to the Slaughter" EXCEPT which one?

Lamb is Patrick's favorite meal.

Mary is a lamb to the slaughter because she didn't know what was going to happen to her.

Patrick is a lamb to the slaughter because he didn't know what was about to happen to him.

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.

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.

Mr. Maloney tells Mary he hopes she will not fuss about his decision. How does he justify this demand?

“I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after.”

“It wouldn’t be very good for my job.”

“I’ve thought about it a good deal.”

“…there simply wasn’t any other way.”

1. PART A: Which statement identifies the theme of the text?

People can act unpredictably when they are betrayed by someone they love.

There are some betrayals that cannot be forgiven.

It is important to admit your guilt when you do something wrong.

Always keep a calm and clear head during times of stress.

Lamb to the Slaughter

Authored by Soncera Barney

English

6th - 12th Grade

CCSS covered

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Attentive

Angry

Confused

Smart

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?

Remorseful

Amused

Shocked

Clear-minded

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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Lamb to the Slaughter

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

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

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

Patrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:

Patrick's job is a disadvantage for Mary because:

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

What is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?

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

What was the point of view of this story?

Which word best describes Mary in the 2nd half of the story?

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