Lamb to the Slaughter

Why is Patrick leaving Mary?

• He is cheating on her

• The text doesn't give a reason

• He is sick and tired of her

• He never loved her

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 has a coupon that she doesn't want to expire.

• She is creating an alibi

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

• Attentive

• Confused

• Angry

• Smart

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

• Speaking rudely

• He is late

• Ignoring her questions

• He is drinking a lot

Patrick's job is a disadvantage for Mary because

• The police know Mary already

• Patrick is mean

• Patrick is more likely to have a lot of enemies

• The police will work extra hard to solve the crime

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

• She was going to make dinner

• She was hungry

• She wanted to kill Patrick

• Patrick told her to

What is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?

• Remorseful

• Shocked

• Clear-minded

• Amused

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

• She will kill her 2nd husband.

• She will get away with Patrick's murder

• She will be arrested for Patrick's murder.

• She will feel guilty and turn herself in.

Which is an example of dramatic irony?

• A police officer is killed.

• We know the police will catch the killer.

• A leg of lamb is the murder weapon.

• We know Mary is the killer and the police don't

Which of the following is dramatic irony?

• Mary is the perfect wife.

• Mary knows the police.

• We know the police eat the murder weapon.

• We know Patrick is the murderer.