"Lamb to the Slaughter"

What motivates Mary Maloney to kill her husband in 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?

• Her husband buying her a gift

• Her husband cooking dinner for her

• Her husband giving her a compliment

• Her husband telling her he is leaving her

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Identify an example of irony in the story 'Lamb to the Slaughter'.

• The murder weapon, a leg of lamb, is cooked and served to the investigating officers.

• The story ends with the murderer being caught and sentenced to life in prison.

• The investigating officers immediately suspect the wife without any evidence.

• The murder weapon is a gun instead of a leg of lamb.

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Based on the evidence in the text, what can you infer about Mary Maloney's state of mind after killing her husband?

• Angry and vengeful

• Confused and disoriented

• Calm and calculated

• Happy and content

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Explain how the setting of the story 'Lamb to the Slaughter' impacts the overall mood.

• The setting of 'Lamb to the Slaughter' is irrelevant to the story

• The setting of 'Lamb to the Slaughter' has no impact on the overall mood

• The setting of 'Lamb to the Slaughter' impacts the overall mood by creating a contrast between normalcy and the sudden shocking event.

• The setting of 'Lamb to the Slaughter' creates a cheerful atmosphere

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What is the author's tone towards the characters in 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?

• Sympathetic and caring

• Indifferent and apathetic

• Ironic and detached

• Sarcastic and mocking

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Compare and contrast Mary Maloney's character before and after the murder.

• Mary Maloney's character before the murder is loving and devoted, while after the murder, she becomes cold and calculating.

• Mary Maloney's character before the murder is indifferent and distant, while after the murder, she becomes warm and caring.

• Mary Maloney's character before the murder is aggressive and hostile, while after the murder, she becomes passive and submissive.

• Mary Maloney's character before the murder is honest and transparent, while after the murder, she becomes deceitful and secretive.

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How do the actions of the characters in 'Lamb to the Slaughter' reveal their motivations?

• The characters' motivations are revealed through their clothing choices

• The characters' motivations are revealed through their favorite foods

• The characters' motivations are revealed through their pet preferences

• The actions of the characters in 'Lamb to the Slaughter' reveal their motivations through their behaviors, dialogues, and decisions.

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Discuss the irony of the murder weapon in 'Lamb to the Slaughter'.

• The irony lies in the fact that a leg of lamb, a harmless and common household item, is used as the murder weapon.

• The murder weapon was a kitchen knife

• The murder weapon was a gun

• The murder weapon was a poison injection

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In what ways does the setting of the story 'Lamb to the Slaughter' contribute to the suspense?

• The setting is too predictable, diminishing the suspense

• The setting creates a contrast between the cozy atmosphere and the murder, keeping the reader engaged.

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot development

• The setting is too detailed, overwhelming the reader

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What inferences can be made about the relationship between Mary Maloney and her husband based on the text?

• Mary Maloney and her husband have a professional relationship.

• Mary Maloney and her husband have a close and loving relationship.

• Mary Maloney and her husband have a distant and strained relationship.

• Mary Maloney and her husband have a toxic and abusive relationship.

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