Lamb to the Slaughter 19-20
Authored by Talea Hughes
English
10th - 12th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she awaits her husband’s return at the beginning of the story?
She knows she will get even with him that night.
She loves him and always finds his return a “blissful time of day.”
She knows he won’t speak to her for a while, and she is looking forward to the peace and quiet.
She likes being able to have a drink of whiskey with him.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Mr. Maloney’s job?
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Mr. Maloney tells Mary he hopes she will not fuss about his decision. How does he justify this demand?
“I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after.”
“It wouldn’t be very good for my job.”
“I’ve thought about it a good deal.”
“…there simply wasn’t any other way.”
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Mr. Maloney can be characterized as ___________
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CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.4
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Mrs. Maloney’s initial motive for going to get the lamb from the freezer?
She wants to use it to hit Patrick.
She is nauseated at the idea of eating what she already made for dinner.
She thinks she should go about her business as usual and then things will be all right.
She thinks she can win Patrick back with her cooking.
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CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Mr.Maloney tell his wife?
He tells her he's pregnant.
He tells her he's leaving her.
He tells her he wants to be a vegetarian.
He tells her she is not affectionate enough.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which word does not describe Mrs. Maloney’s immediate reaction to realizing she has killed her husband?
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
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