WorksheetsLamb to the Slaughter Quiz
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 10mins
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.
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.
Why does Mary go shopping for groceries?
Her husband wants dinner at home.
She needs fresh air.
She needs an alibi, or an excuse.
She wants to confess to Sam.
Dramatic irony takes place when Mary tells the police that--
she would like a drink
they would do her a favor by eating the lamb
she feels too ill to leave
she went grocery shopping
Who is our protagonist?
Molly O'hare
Maya Reed
Mary Maloney
Maria Stavos
How is Mary Maloney being characterized early in the story?
a strong and independent woman who does not rely on relationships for happiness
a doting [loving] housewife who is most happy when with her husband
a shrewd business woman who will do anything to rise to the top
What is the effect of the police eating the lamb leg at the end of the story?
It creates irony
It creates tension
It provides realistic details
It foreshadows Mary's future
How does Mary get rid of the weapon?
Feeds it to cops
Throws it in the woods
Hides in the freezer
Keeps it in the oven
Match the following words with their definitions...
Frantic
Hurried, not calm
Bewildered
Confused
Peculiar
Weird or strange
Punctual
On time
Tranquil
Calm
Match the following words with their definitions...
Blissful
Extremely happy, full of joy
Luxuriate
Enjoy in a luxurious way
Exasperate
To make irritated or frustrated
Console
To comfort
Tranquil
Calm
We know Patrick is upset when he gets home because of all of the following EXCEPT:
He is speaking rudely.
He is late.
He is ignoring her questions.
He is drinking a lot.
