Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz Review

What point of view is the story written in?

• 1st person

• 2nd person limited (Patrick)

• 3rd person limited (Mary)

• 3rd person omniscient

How would you describe Mary at the beginning of the story?

• attentive

• angry

• confused

• smart

We know Patrick is upset when he gets home because of all of the following EXCEPT...

• He speaks rudely.

• He ignores her.

• He is late.

• He drinks more than usual.

Patrick's job is an advantage for Mary because...

• She will be suspected.

• She knows more about hiding crimes.

• She is more likely to kill him.

• She is exempt from any punishments if she is caught.

Patrick's job is a disadvantage for Mary because...

• The police know Mary already.

• Patrick is more likely to have a lot of enemies.

• Patrick is mean.

• The police will work harder to try to solve the crime.

What is Mary's motive for getting the lamb from the freezer?

• She was going to make dinner.

• She wanted to kill Patrick.

• She was hungry.

• Patrick told her to.

What is most likely to happen to Mary when the story ends?

• She will kill her 2nd husband.

• She will be arrested for Patrick's murder.

• She will get away with Patrick's murder.

• She will feel guilty and turn herself in.

Which word best describes Mary in the second half of the story?

• attentive

• loving

• angry

• clever

Why did Mary kill Patrick?

• She couldn't stand to lose him to another woman.

• She didn't plan to; she just reacted.

• She hated cooking for him.

• She was mad at him for working late.

Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits for her husband's return at the beginning of the story?

• She knows she will get even with him.

• She loves him and always finds his return a 'blissful time of day'.

• 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.