"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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.