Lamb to the Slaughter

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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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

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CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• Attentive and loving

• Angry and frustrated

• Confused and curious

• Smart and instinctive

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Patrick's job is a disadvantage for Mary because:

• The police know Mary already.

• Patrick is more likely to have a lot of enemies.

• Patrick is mean.

• The police will work extra hard to solve the crime.

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

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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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?

• Remorseful
• Amused
• Shocked
• Clear-minded

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Which of the following is an example of dramatic irony in the story?

• The readers know that the police are eating the murder weapon.

• We know Patrick is the murderer.

• Mary knows the police.

• Mary is the perfect wife.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

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