Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

What is Mr. Maloney’s job?

• Police Detective

• Minister, Member Of The Clergy

• Butcher

• Stock Broker

Mr. Maloney tells Mary he hopes she will not fuss about his decision. How does he justify this demand?

• I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after.

• ...there simply wasn’t any other way.

• I’ve thought about it a good deal.

• It wouldn’t be very good for my job.

Mr. Maloney can be characterized as ___________

• Totally evil

• Gentlemanly and kind

• Honorable and innocent

• Disloyal and untrustworthy

What is Mrs. Maloney’s reaction as her husband gives his “news” to her?

• She becomes violent immediately.

• She goes from bliss to fury.

• She goes from anger to horror.

• She goes from horror to disbelief.

What was the Maloney's usual habit for dinner on a Thursday night?

• They had friends around

• They ate lamb

• They usually went out for dinner

Who wrote The Lamb To The Slaughter?

• Roald Dahl

• Ernest Hemingway

• George Washington Jr.

• Mary Maloney

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

• He is speaking rudely.

• He is late.

• He is ignoring her questions.

• He is drinking a lot.

What two symbols represent "Innocence?"

• a dove and the name, "Sherry"

• a turtle and the name, "Harry"

• a tiger and the name, "Larry"

• the lamb and the name, "Mary"

What was the theme (the message) in Lamb to the Slaughter?

• Betrayal

• Overcoming a fear

• Friendship

• Courage

Which of the following shows situational irony?

• The police officer goes to the grocer's.

• Calm, loving Mary violently kills her husband.

• The doctor says that Patrick's skull was smashed.

• Patrick is a police officer.