"Lamb to the Slaughter" Review

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 looks forward to seeing him.

• 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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In the beginning of the story, we learn that Mary Maloney is...

• six months pregnant

• waiting for her husband to come home from work

• calm and peaceful

• all of the above

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What was Mary doing while she waited for her husband to come home from work?

• sewing

• knitting

• drinking tea

• looking out of the window

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When Mrs. Maloney notices her husband drinking more than usual, she offers him cheese and meat from the freezer. Why hasn't Mrs. Maloney made dinner already?

• It's Thursday and they have plans to eat out

• He has arrived late after she already has eaten

• She planned on ordering a pizza

• They are on a diet and are fasting

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When Patrick tells his pregnant wife that he is leaving her, he tells her not to make any fuss because...

• it would not be good for his job

• he loved her very much

• if she caused problems he would not give her any money

• all of the above

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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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What does Mary do in front of the mirror before she bought groceries?

• practice making her voice seem normal

• fixes her hair

• touches up her makeup

• all of these

When Patrick Maloney comes home, what "unusual thing" does he do?

• he refuses to speak to his wife

• he chugs his drink and refills it immediately

• he kisses his wife

• he demands dinner

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Why does Mary go the grocer?

• She still believes that Patrick is alive and he wants dinner.

• She doesn't want to look at his dead body.

• She needs to establish an alibi.

• She needs to leave the house to clear her mind.

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When Mary comes back from the grocer and sees Patrick on the floor, she

• begins to cry

• begins to laugh

• pretends that he is not dead

• apologizes to him

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