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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Mary go to the grocery store after killing Patrick?She is hungryShe always goes there on Thursday nights and wants to appear normal.She is creating an alibi.She has a coupon that she doesn't want to expire.
- 2. Multiple ChoicePatrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:She will be suspected.She knows more about hiding crimes.She is more likely to kill him.She knows about lamb.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mary's motive for getting the lamb from the freezer?She was going to make dinner.She wanted to kill Patrick.She was hungry.Patrick told her to.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhat is most likely to happen to Mary when the story ends?She will kill her 2nd husband.She will be arrested for Patrick's murder.She will get away with Patrick's murder.She will feel guilty and turn herself in.
- 5. Multiple ChoiceWho is Jack Noonan?The husbandThe detectiveThe grocerThe wife
- 6. Multiple Choice
Mary and Patrick Maloney usually go out on Thursday nights.
True
False
Not enough information
- 7. Multiple Choice
Mary Maloney kills Patrick with a leg of pork.
True
False
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- 8. Multiple Choice
Mary wants the police to eat the food to help get rid of the evidence.
True
False
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- 9. Multiple Choice
The police believe the weapon is probably still on the property.
True
False
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- 10. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mr. Maloney’s job?Minister, member of the clergyPolice detectiveButcherStock broker
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the police do with the murder weapon?They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.They leave it in the garage.They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon.Nothing. They never find the spanner.
- 12. Multiple Choice
What's a theme in "Lamb to the Slaughter?"
Women are inferior to men
Family is the most important thing
Betrayal
Love conquers all
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Patrick leaving Mary?He is cheating on her.He is sick and tired of her.The text doesn't give a reason.He never loved her.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHow would you describe Mary at the beginning of the story?AttentiveAngryConfusedSmart
- 15. Multiple ChoiceWe know Patrick is upset when he gets home because of all of the following EXCEPT:Speaking rudelyIgnoring her questionsHe is lateHe is drinking a lot.
- 16. Multiple ChoicePatrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:She will be suspected.She knows more about hiding crimes.She is more likely to kill him.She knows about lamb.
- 17. Multiple ChoicePatrick's job is a disadvantage for Mary because:The police know Mary already.Patrick is more likely to have a lot of enemies.Patrick is mean.The police will work extra hard to solve the crime
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mary's reaction to killing her husband?RemorsefulAmusedShockedClear-minded
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich is an example of dramatic irony?We know Mary is the killer and the police don't.We know the police will catch the killer.A police officer is killed.A leg of lamb is the murder weapon.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an example of situational irony?The police eat the murder weapon.We know Mary is the murderer.The "perfect wife" kills her husband.The detective says, "the murder weapon is probably right under our noses."
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the irony add to the story?FearHumor & suspenseConfusionExcitement
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the point of view of this story?1st person3rd person limited (Patrick)3rd person limited (Mary)3rd person omniscient
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich word best describes Mary in the 2nd half of the story?AttentiveLovingAngryClever
- 24. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are reasons that the title is "Lamb to the Slaughter" EXCEPT which one?It refers to a Bible passage.Mary is a lamb to the slaughter because she didn't know what was going to happen to her.Patrick is a lamb to the slaughter because he didn't know what was about to happen to him.Lamb is Patrick's favorite meal.
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWho is the author of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?Roald DahlAlfred HitchcockPatrick MaloneyWalter Dean-Myers
- 26. Multiple ChoiceAll of the following are types of irony EXCEPT:DramaticVerbalPoint of ViewSituational
- 27. Multiple Choice
What evidence tells us that Patrick was selfish?
Patrick tells her that he hopes she will not make a fuss because it would not be good for his job.
Patrick drinks two drinks before talking to Mary about his plan to leave her.
Patrick tells Mary that he will leave her some money.
Patrick declines the meet and cheese that Mary offers him.
- 28. Multiple Choice
A policeman says it should be easy to find the murder weapon while he is eating it. What type of irony is this?
Verbal Irony
Perspective Irony
Dramatic Irony
Perspective Irony
- 29. Multiple ChoiceMr. Maloney can be characterized as ___________Honorable and innocentDisloyal and untrustworthyGentlemanly and kindTotally evil
- 30. Multiple Choice
Who is the protagonist of "Lamb to Slaughter"?
Mrs. Maloney
Mr. Maloney
Charlie
Sgt. Jack Noonan
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhat do the police do with the murder weapon?They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.They leave it in the garage.They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon.Nothing. They never find the spanner.
- 32. Multiple ChoiceWhy is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits her husband’s return at the beginning of the story?She knows she will get even with him that night.She loves him and always finds his return a “blissful time of day.”She knows he won’t speak to her for a while, and she is looking forward to the peace and quiet.She likes being able to have a drink of whiskey with him.
- 33. Multiple ChoiceMr. Maloney tells Mary he hopes she will not fuss about his decision. How does he justify this demand?“I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after.”“It wouldn’t be very good for my job.”“I’ve thought about it a good deal.”“…there simply wasn’t any other way.”
- 34. Multiple ChoiceWhat is Mrs. Maloney’s reaction as her husband gives his “news” to her?She goes from anger to horror.She goes from horror to disbelief.She goes from bliss to fury.She becomes violent immediately.
- 35. Multiple ChoiceWhich word does not describe Mrs. Maloney’s immediate reaction to realizing she has killed her husband?RemorsefulSurprisedClear-mindedShocked
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhich pair of words best describes Mrs. Maloney’s actions after she kills her husband?Frightened and shockedLight-hearted and funnyCareful and honestResolute and clever
- 37. Multiple ChoiceWhy does Mrs. Maloney go to see Sam?She needs vegetables to go with the lamb.Patrick has decided he wants to eat dinner.She needs someone such as Sam to be a witness that she was out of the house when the murder was committed.She doesn’t understand that Patrick is already dead.
- 38. Multiple ChoiceWhen Mrs. Maloney returns home from the grocery and sees Patrick’s dead body on the floor, how does she feel?She pretends she is very upset.She literally is upset and shocked and even feels love for him.She feels indifferent (that is, she couldn’t care less).She feels guilty and forgives him completely for being unfaithful.
- 39. Multiple Choice
Which events from Roald Dahl's childhood DID NOT INSPIRED several of his books?
His mother sent him to boarding school Repton
Pupils at Repton were invited to trail chocolate bars
He had strange, smelly, dirty neighbors growing up
- 40. Multiple Choice
All of the following are Roald Dahl novels except....
Matilda
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
The Twits
Fantastic Mr. Fox
Tell Tale Heart
- 41. Multiple Choice
What is Mrs. Maloney's Motive for going to get the lamb from the freezer?
She wants to use it to hit Patrick.
She thinks she should go about her business as usual and then things will be all right.
She thinks she can win Patrick back with her cooking.
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