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.

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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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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 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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Who is Jack Noonan?

• The husband
• The detective
• The grocer
• The wife

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Mary and Patrick Maloney usually go out on Thursday nights.

• True

• False

• Not enough information

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Mary Maloney kills Patrick with a leg of pork.

• True

• False

• Not enough information

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Mary wants the police to eat the food to help get rid of the evidence.

• True

• False

• Not enough information

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The police believe the weapon is probably still on the property.

• True

• False

• Not enough information

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What is Mr. Maloney’s job?

• Minister, member of the clergy
• Police detective
• Butcher
• Stock broker

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