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WorksheetsLamb to the Slaughter
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 18mins
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Class
Date
1.
Why does Mary go to the grocery store after killing Patrick?
a)
She is hungry
b)
She always goes there on Thursday nights and wants to appear normal.
c)
She is creating an alibi.
d)
She has a coupon that she doesn't want to expire.
2.
How would you describe Mary at the beginning of the story?
a)
Attentive
b)
Angry
c)
Confused
d)
Smart
3.
We know Patrick is upset when he gets home because of all of the following EXCEPT:
a)
Speaking rudely
b)
Ignoring her questions
c)
He is late
d)
He is drinking a lot.
4.
Patrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:
a)
She will be suspected.
b)
She knows more about hiding crimes.
c)
She is more likely to kill him.
d)
She knows about lamb.
5.
Patrick's job is a disadvantage for Mary because:
a)
The police know Mary already.
b)
Patrick is more likely to have a lot of enemies.
c)
Patrick is mean.
d)
The police will work extra hard to solve the crime
6.
What is Mary's motive for getting the lamb from the freezer?
a)
She was going to make dinner.
b)
She wanted to kill Patrick.
c)
She was hungry.
d)
Patrick told her to.
7.
What is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?
a)
Remorseful
b)
Amused
c)
Shocked
d)
Clear-minded
8.
What is most likely to happen to Mary when the story ends?
a)
She will kill her 2nd husband.
b)
She will be arrested for Patrick's murder.
c)
She will get away with Patrick's murder.
d)
She will feel guilty and turn herself in.
9.
What was the point of view of this story?
a)
1st person
b)
3rd person limited (Patrick)
c)
3rd person limited (Mary)
d)
3rd person omniscient
10.
Which word best describes Mary in the 2nd half of the story?
a)
Attentive
b)
Loving
c)
Angry
d)
Clever
11.
Why did Mary kill Patrick?
a)
She couldn't stand to lose him.
b)
She didn't plan to; she just reacted.
c)
She hated cooking him dinner.
d)
She was mad that he'd been cheating.
12.
All of the following are reasons that the title is "Lamb to the Slaughter" EXCEPT which one?
a)
It refers to a Bible passage.
b)
Mary is a lamb to the slaughter because she didn't know what was going to happen to her.
c)
Patrick is a lamb to the slaughter because he didn't know what was about to happen to him.
d)
Lamb is Patrick's favorite meal.
13.
Who is the author of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
a)
Roald Dahl
b)
Alfred Hitchcock
c)
Patrick Maloney
d)
Walter Dean-Myers
14.
All of the following are types of irony EXCEPT:
a)
Dramatic
b)
Verbal
c)
Point of View
d)
Situational
15.
What do the police do with the murder weapon?
a)
They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.
b)
They leave it in the garage.
c)
They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon.
d)
Nothing. They never find the spanner.
16.
Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits her husband’s return at the beginning of the story?
a)
She knows she will get even with him that night.
b)
She loves him and always finds his return a “blissful time of day.”
c)
She knows he won’t speak to her for a while, and she is looking forward to the peace and quiet.
d)
She likes being able to have a drink of whiskey with him.
17.
Which word does not describe Mrs. Maloney’s immediate reaction to realizing she has killed her husband?
a)
Remorseful
b)
Surprised
c)
Clear-minded
d)
Shocked
18.
Mr. Maloney can be characterized as ___________
a)
Honorable and innocent
b)
Disloyal and untrustworthy
c)
Gentlemanly and kind
d)
Totally evil
19.
Mr. Maloney tells Mary he hopes she will not fuss about his decision. How does he justify this demand?
a)
“I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after.”
b)
“It wouldn’t be very good for my job.”
c)
“I’ve thought about it a good deal.”
d)
“…there simply wasn’t any other way.”
20.
1. PART A: Which statement identifies the theme of the text?
a)
There are some betrayals that cannot be forgiven.
b)
It is important to admit your guilt when you do something wrong.
c)
Always keep a calm and clear head during times of stress.
d)
People can act unpredictably when they are betrayed by someone they love.
21.
Definition:
Calm; tranquil
Calm; tranquil
a)
placid
b)
hospitality
c)
administered
d)
consoling
22.
Definition:
friendly treatment of guests; friendly
friendly treatment of guests; friendly
a)
anxiety
b)
hospitality
c)
placid
d)
premises
23.
Definition:
glowing; clear
glowing; clear
a)
luxuriate
b)
administered
c)
placid
d)
translucent
24.
Pick the word that best corresponds to the picture.
a)
bewilder
b)
blissful
c)
exasperate
d)
amber
25.
Pick the word that best corresponds to the picture.
a)
content
b)
console
c)
blissful
d)
bewilder
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