Vocabulary Quiz: Lamb to the Slaughter

What does the term 'parcel' mean in the context of the story?

• A. A package, typically wrapped in paper, to be carried or mailed.

• B. A house or building and the surrounding land.

• C. Wild and distraught with fear or anxiety.

• D. Calm, free from disturbance or turmoil.

Which term best describes Mary Maloney's state of mind after the incident?

• A. Parcel

• B. Frantic

• C. Congealed

• D. Bewildered

What is the meaning of the term 'blissful'?

• A. A package, typically wrapped in paper, to be carried or mailed.

• B. A house or building and the surrounding land.

• C. Wild and distraught with fear or anxiety.

• D. Extremely happy; joyful.

Which term describes Mary Maloney's state of mind before the incident?

• A. Fetch

• B. Consoling

• C. Congealed

• D. Tranquil

Is the term 'fetch' used correctly in the sentence: '...and a few moments later, punctually as always, she heard the tires on the gravel outside, and the car door slamming...'?

• A. Yes

• B. No

Is the term 'consoling' used correctly in the sentence: 'Patrick's drink had an amber taste that he liked after a hard day at work.'?

• A. Yes

• B. No

Is the term 'parcel' used correctly in the sentence: 'I haven't brought the supper to the post office to be mailed because it's Thursday.'?

• A. Yes

• B. No

Is the term 'swaying' used correctly in the sentence: 'He remained standing there for at least four or five seconds, gently swaying. Then he crashed to the carpet.'?

• A. Yes

• B. No

What does the term 'congealed' mean in the context of the story?

• A. Melted

• B. Solidified

• C. Evaporated

• D. Dissolved

Is the term 'gravel' used correctly in the sentence: 'She walked on the gravel, her shoes crunching with each step.'?

• A. Yes

• B. No