Exploring Roald Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter

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

• Watching TV

• Cooking dinner

• Reading a book

• Sewing

How did Patrick Maloney behave when he came home?

• He was excited and happy

• He was cheerful and talkative

• He was silent and tired

• He was angry and shouting

What unusual thing did Patrick do with his drink?

• He spilled it on the floor

• He drank it all in one swallow

• He threw it out the window

• He gave it to Mary

What did Patrick tell Mary that shocked her?

• He was having an affair

• He was moving to another city

• He was leaving her

• He lost his job

What did Mary use to kill Patrick?

• A frozen leg of lamb

• A frying pan

• A baseball bat

• A kitchen knife

Where did Mary go after killing Patrick?

• To her neighbor's house

• To a friend's house

• To the grocery store

• To the police station

What did Mary buy at the grocery store?

• Potatoes and beans

• Bread and milk

• Chicken and rice

• Fruits and vegetables

How did Mary react when she saw Patrick's body after returning from the store?

• She screamed and ran away

• She cried and acted shocked

• She calmly called the police

• She fainted

What did the police do when they arrived at Mary's house?

• They questioned the neighbors

• They searched the house for the murder weapon

• They immediately arrested Mary

• They called for backup

What did the police unknowingly eat during their investigation?

• The murder weapon

• A poisoned dessert

• Patrick's last meal

• Mary's dinner