Lamb to the Slaughter Themes
Authored by Sarah Williams
English
8th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
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.”
“It wouldn’t be very good for my job.”
“I’ve thought about it a good deal.”
“…there simply wasn’t any other way.”
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is Mrs. Maloney’s reaction as her husband gives his “news” to her?
She goes from anger to horror.
She goes from horror to disbelief.
She goes from bliss to fury.
She becomes violent immediately.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.4
CCSS.RL.6.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement describes Mary's motivation for covering up her crime?
She wants to protect her unborn child because she thinks Patrick is abandoning them (her + child).
She thinks she did nothing wrong and does not deserved to be abandoned.
She is afraid of life in prison if she should lash out in a rage.
She does not think the police will believe she killed in self-defense.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.5.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following shows situational irony?
The police officer goes to the grocer's.
Calm, loving Mary violently kills her husband.
Patrick is a police officer.
The doctor says that Patrick's skull was smashed.
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CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is theme?
The author's moral or message
The character's personality
A repeated symbol
The most exciting part of a story
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which statement identifies the overall theme of the text?
There are some betrayals that cannot be forgiven.
It is important to admit your guilt when you do something wrong.
Always keep a calm and clear head during times of stress.
People can act unpredictably when they are betrayed by someone they love.
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which theme topics could be explored with this story?
Love and Passion
Betrayal
Animal Cruelty
Perceptions of Power
Justice and Injustice
Tags
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
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