Exploring Irony in Roald Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter

Who challenged Roald Dahl to write a story involving a murder with a leg of mutton?

• Ian Fleming

• Agatha Christie

• Arthur Conan Doyle

• J.K. Rowling

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What does the empty chair symbolize in the story?

• A guest who never arrived

• Mary's loneliness

• Patrick's unfulfilled life

• A missing family member

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What drink does Patrick have that symbolizes his character?

• Water

• Juice

• Tea

• Whisky

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What type of irony is most evident when the police eat the leg of lamb?

• Cosmic irony

• Verbal irony

• Situational irony

• Dramatic irony

How does the story use dramatic irony to enhance the reader's experience?

• By using the murder weapon as a red herring

• By hiding the murder weapon from both the reader and the characters

• By making the characters aware of the murder weapon

• By revealing the murder weapon to the reader but not the characters

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What is the significance of the title 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?

• It refers to a literal lamb in the story

• It refers to the police officers

• It refers to Mary's innocence

• It refers to Patrick's innocence and vulnerability

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What does Mary do after committing the murder?

• She confesses to a neighbor

• She calls the police immediately

• She goes to the store to create an alibi

• She hides the murder weapon

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How does Mary's use of Patrick's name instead of a pet name signify her change?

• It shows her confusion

• It shows her detachment from him

• It shows her affection for him

• It shows her fear

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What does the story suggest about the societal view of divorce in 1953?

• It was seen as a normal occurrence

• It was illegal

• It was associated with public and emotional shame

• It was celebrated

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What literary technique does Roald Dahl use to foreshadow the twist in the story?

• Metaphor

• Alliteration

• Juxtaposition

• Flashback

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