Lamb to the Slaughter

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

• Attentive

• Angry

• Confused

• Smart

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.

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.

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.

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."

What does the irony add to the story?

• Fear

• Humor & suspense

• Confusion

• Excitement

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

• Attentive

• Loving

• Angry

• Clever

Why did Mary kill Patrick?

• She couldn't stand to lose him.

• She didn't plan to; she just reacted.

• She hated cooking him dinner.

• She was mad that he'd been cheating.

All of the following are types of irony EXCEPT:

• Dramatic

• Verbal

• Point of View

• Situational

At the beginning of the story, it is obvious Mary Maloney loves her husband.

• True

• False

• Not enough information to answer