Lamb to the Slaughter

How does Mrs. Maloney get away with murder?

• She claims not to be strong enough to kill Mr. Maloney.

• She pretends that the murderer was after her too.

• She feeds the murder weapon to the police.

• She claims she was at the salon at the time of the murder.

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Why does Mrs. Maloney go to the grocery store?

• To get away from her husband's body.

• To get an alibi so she seems innocent.

• To ask the grocer for advice on how to get away with murder.

• To buy vegetables for dinner.

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Why is Mrs. Maloney upset with her husband?

• He was not making enough money as a detective.

• He refused to go out to eat with her.

• He returned home from work late.

• He told her he was leaving her to be with someone else.

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Which of the following is a clue at the beginning of the story that this evening is different than usual?

• Mr. Maloney does not want to eat dinner.

• Mr. Maloney wanted a drink.

• Mrs. Maloney keeps checking the time.

• Mr. Maloney returned home from work earlier than usual.

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What did Mrs. Maloney tell herself on the way home from the grocery store?

• She cried at the thought of living without her husband.

• Her unborn child would never have a father.

• She was going to prison forever.

• Do everything right and natural.

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