Exploring Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl

Mary Maloney, a pregnant housewife, eagerly awaits her husband Patrick's return. Upon his arrival, Patrick reveals shocking news, leading Mary to kill him with a frozen leg of lamb. She then cleverly covers up the crime by cooking the lamb and creating an alibi. When the police arrive to investigate, they unknowingly eat the murder weapon, leaving Mary free from suspicion.

What was Mary Maloney doing while waiting for her husband to come home?

• Reading a book

• Cooking dinner

• Watching TV

• Sewing

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How did Patrick Maloney behave unusually when he arrived home?

• He started cooking dinner

• He immediately started talking about his day

• He drank his drink in one swallow

• He went straight to bed

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What was Patrick's reaction when Mary offered to fix him supper?

• He agreed immediately

• He asked for a specific dish

• He refused and said he was going out

• He suggested they eat out

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What did Mary use to kill Patrick?

• A kitchen knife

• A frying pan

• A rolling pin

• A leg of lamb

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What was Mary's first instinct after hearing Patrick's news?

• To confront him

• To call the police

• To leave the house

• To act as if she hadn't heard him

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Where did Mary go after committing the crime?

• To a friend's house

• To the grocery store

• To the police station

• To a neighbor's house

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How did Mary ensure her alibi?

• By calling the police immediately

• By visiting the grocery store and acting normal

• By leaving town

• By hiding the weapon

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What did the police conclude about the murder weapon?

• It was a piece of furniture

• It was a heavy, blunt object

• It was a small, sharp object

• It was a firearm

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What did Mary offer the police officers when they were investigating?

• Sandwiches

• Coffee

• Tea

• The leg of lamb

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What was the ironic conclusion of the story?

• Patrick survived the attack

• The police ate the murder weapon

• Mary confessed to the crime

• The police found the murder weapon

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