Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

9th - 12th Grade

29 Qs

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Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

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History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jeanette Rush

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 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.”

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

What is Mr. Maloney’s job?

Minister, member of the clergy
Police detective
Butcher
Stock broker

3.

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.”

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Mr. Maloney can be characterized as ___________

Honorable and innocent

Selfish and disinterested

Gentlemanly and kind

Totally evil

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 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 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.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 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.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 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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