Lamb to the Slaugther Quiz

RL. 7.2

Which of the following best expresses a major theme of the text?

• A. Sometimes our assumptions can lead us to overlook the truth.

• B. Overconfidence and hate for others leads to violent acts.

• C. Too much trust can be dangerous for relationships.

• D. The right choice is not always easy to make.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

RL. 7.4

What is the meaning of "tranquil" in paragraph 3?

• A. relaxed

• B. excited

• C. dull

• D. happy

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

RL. 7.3

What event sets the main action of the story in motion?

• A. Mary's husband arrives home from work.

• B. Mary's husband tells her that he is leaving her.

• C. Mary calls the police to report that her husband is dead.

• D. Mary visits the grocer to buy some vegetables for supper.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

RL. 7.3

Which statement describes Mary's motivation for covering up her crime? (Paragraphs 45-51)

• A. She wants to protect her unborn child.

• B. She thinks she did nothing wrong.

• C. She is afraid of life in prison.

• D. She does not want to die.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

RL 7.3

How do Mary's actions contribute to the suspense in the story?

• A. Mary makes the decision to cover up the murder by cooking the lamb.

• B. Mary appears anxious when the police question her about a possible murder weapon.

• C. Mary creates an excuse by pretending that she and her husband were going out of town.

• D. Mary goes to the grocer, but she is nervous and forgets to mention Patrick came home tired.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

RL. 7.3

How does Detective Noonan's comment about the murder weapon affect Mary's actions? (Paragraph 99)

• A. It causes Mary to feel guilty about fooling the detectives.

• B. It causes Mary to act naturally when the detectives question her.

• C. It causes Mary to pretend that she and her husband were getting along well.

• D. It causes Mary to trick the detectives into destroying the murder weapon.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

RL. 7.3

How does the detectives' conversation with the grocer affect the outcome of the story?

• A. The police no longer suspect Mary of murdering her husband.

• B. The police give up on finding the murder weapon near Mary's home.

• C. The police wonder why Mary was acting so strangely while shopping.

• D. The police decide to ask Mary to help them solve her husband's murder.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

RL.7.3

How does Mary's careful planning influence the outcome of the story? Use evidence from the text to support your response. Be sure to explain how each piece of evidence supports your analysis.

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CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1