Lamb to the Slaughter

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.

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

• Attentive
• Angry
• Confused
• Smart

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CCSS.RL.11-12.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What was the point of view of this story?

• 1st person
• 3rd person limited (Patrick)
• 3rd person limited (Mary)
• 3rd person omniscient 

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What do the police do with the murder weapon?

• They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.
• They leave it in the garage.
• They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon.
• Nothing.  They never find the spanner.

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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

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

• She knows she will get even with him that night.
• She loves him and always finds his return a “blissful time of day.”
• 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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

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

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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

(8.6) Why do the policemen eat the lamb?

• They are hungry.
• They don't want to offend the widow. 
• They want to help destroy the evidence.
• Two of the three answers above.  . 

(8.6) Mary's husband has indicated that he was-

• teasing her.
• abusing her.
• leaving her.
• lying to her.

What is an example of situational irony?

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