Lamb to the Slaughter

Why did Mary smile while she waited for her husband to get home?

• It was always a peaceful time of day for her.

• She planned on killing him.

• He was bringing her a present.

Which statement from the text shows that Mary is ready for her husband to come home?

• “She couldn’t feel her feet touching the floor.”

• “She saw him standing over by the window with his back to her.”

• “The two table lamps alight­ hers and the one by the empty chair opposite.”

• “It wasn’t til then that she began to get frightened.”

What evidence from the text tells the reader that Patrick was nervous to talk to Mary?

• “There was a little muscle moving near the corner of his left eye.”

• “He lifted his glass and drained it in one swallow.”

• “He had finished the second drink and was staring down into the glass, frowning.”

• All of the above

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What evidence tells us that Patrick was selfish?

• Patrick tells her that he hopes she will not make a fuss because it would not be good for his job.

• Patrick drinks two drinks before talking to Mary about his plan to leave her.

• Patrick tells Mary that he will leave her some money.

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What is Mary Maloney's motive for getting the lamb out of the freezer.

• She thinks if she goes about her normal business, things will be all right.

• She thinks she can win Patrick over with her delicious cooking.

• She is planning to kill Patrick with it.

The policeman's says it should be easy to find the murder weapon while he is eating it. What type of irony is this?

• Verbal Irony

• Perspective Irony

• Dramatic Irony

• Perspective Irony

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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Why is Patrick leaving Mary?

• He is cheating on her.
• He is sick and tired of her.
• The text doesn't give a reason.
• He never loved her.

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

• Attentive
• Angry
• Confused
• Smart

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What is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?

• Remorseful
• Amused
• Shocked
• Clear-minded

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