Why does Mrs. Maloney go to see Sam?

She needs someone such as Sam to be a witness that she was out of the house when the murder was committed.

She needs vegetables to go with the lamb.

Patrick has decided he wants to eat dinner.

She doesn’t understand that Patrick is already dead.

When Mrs. Maloney returns home from the grocery and sees Patrick’s dead body on the floor, how does she feel?

She pretends she is very upset.

She literally is upset and shocked and even feels love for him.

She feels indifferent (that is, she couldn’t care less).

She feels guilty and forgives him completely for being unfaithful.

What evidence is there that the police have not ruled out Mrs. Maloney as the murderer?

They tell her they are looking for the weapon.

The police go off to question the grocer about her alibi.

They check the house for her fingerprints.

What do the police do with the murder weapon?

They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.

They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon.

Nothing. They never find the spanner.

Alan believes the love potion sounds...

like the perfect solution to his problem.

What is the purpose of describing the other potion as a "life-cleaner"?

The old man is implying that the potion will kill Diana

The old man is saying Alan's life will start over again in childhood.

The old man is implying that Diana will forget who he is and he can move on with his life.

The old man is saying that the potion will kill Alan.

What is "Mob Mentality" ?

a phenomenon in which people follow the actions and behaviors of their peers when in large groups.

What is the theme of the story?

Blindly following tradition can be dangerous.

Stone people to death to have a successful harvest.

How do they assemble when it's time to begin the lottery?

Making a huge circle in the town square.

Coming together in family groups.

Crowding first to try to be first to draw.

Why was Tessie late to arrive at the gathering on the day of the lottery?

She forgot her son and had to pick him up.

She started to leave town to protest the lottery.

She ran away, but was caught and returned.

What is ironic about the setting in the story?

This happens to take place in summer, which is typically a time of joy and happiness

School just let out for the summer

Everyone was able to attend the lottery

There just happened to be stones lying around

What is the resolution of the story?

All of the villagers go back to work as if nothing happened

What happened to Geraldo?

He was in a hit-and-run accident and died.

He was arrested for carrying drugs.

He was robbed and beaten by a gang.

How does Marin meet Geraldo?

Marin finds Geraldo after he was hit

Why do you think Marin chooses to stay with Geraldo at the hospital?

She feels bad and guilty, and wants to make sure he is okay.

She wants to be his girlfriend.

She wants to find out who hit him.

Sandra Cisneros' diction could best be defined as

Informal, because she uses slang words while speaking to the reader

Scholarly, because she is recounting a story exactly as events happened

Simple, because she only uses short sentences in the entire story

Tense, because she only feels scared throughout the entire story for Geraldo

At the end of the story, how does the focus shift?

It changes from talking about Geraldo to talking about the workers at the hospital and the police.

It changes from talking about Geraldo to talking about how Marin feels.

It does not change, because it always talks about Geraldo.

It changes from talking about Geraldo to talking about Marin.

What is a thesis statement?

A statement that explains the main idea of an essay

A general idea of what the essay is about

A suggestion that you should read the essay

Where should a thesis statement appear?

the first sentence of every paragraph

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits 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.

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CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Mr. Maloney’s job?

Minister, member of the clergy

Police detective

Butcher

Stock broker

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 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.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Mr. Maloney can be characterized as ___________

Honorable and innocent

Disloyal and untrustworthy

Gentlemanly and kind

Totally evil

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is Mrs. Maloney’s 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.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Mrs. Maloney’s reaction as her husband gives his “news” to her?

She goes from anger to horror.

She goes from horror to disbelief.

She goes from bliss to fury.

She becomes violent immediately.

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which word does not describe Mrs. Maloney’s immediate reaction to realizing she has killed her husband?

Remorseful

Surprised

Clear-minded

Shocked

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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English 2 Benchmark #1

Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits her husband’s return at the beginning of the story?

What is Mr. Maloney’s job?

Mr. Maloney tells Mary he hopes she will not fuss about his decision. How does he justify this demand?

Mr. Maloney can be characterized as ___________

What is Mrs. Maloney’s motive for going to get the lamb from the freezer?

What is Mrs. Maloney’s reaction as her husband gives his “news” to her?

Which word does not describe Mrs. Maloney’s immediate reaction to realizing she has killed her husband?

Which pair of words best describes Mrs. Maloney’s actions after she kills her husband?

Why does Mrs. Maloney go to see Sam?

When Mrs. Maloney returns home from the grocery and sees Patrick’s dead body on the floor, how does she feel?

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