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.

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.

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

• Attentive
• Angry
• Confused
• Smart

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.

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 Mary's reaction to killing her husband?

• Remorseful
• Amused
• Shocked
• Clear-minded

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.

Which of the following is dramatic irony?

• We know the police eat the murder weapon.
• We know Patrick is the murderer.
• Mary knows the police.
• Mary is the perfect wife.

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."