Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

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Delve into the thrilling plot of Roald Dahl's short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" with this engaging quiz. Challenge your understanding of character motivations, themes, and key plot points.

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Why does Mary go to the grocery store after killing Patrick?

She has a coupon that she doesn't want to expire.

She is creating an alibi.

She always goes there on Thursday nights and wants to appear normal.

She is hungry

Patrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:

She will be suspected

She knows about lamb.

She knows more about hiding crimes.

She is more likely to kill him.

What is Mr. Maloney’s job?

Minister, member of the clergy

Butcher

Grocer

Police detective

What do the police do with the murder weapon?

They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon

Nothing. They never find the steel bar

They leave it in the garage.

They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.

All 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.

Who is the author of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

Roald Dahl

Kate Chopin

O. Henry

Patrick Maloney

Who is the protagonist of "Lamb to Slaughter"?

Charlie

Mr. Maloney

Mrs Maloney

Sgt. Jack Noonan

Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits her husband’s return at the beginning of the story?

She likes being able to have a drink of whiskey with him.

She is waiting to kill him for not being attentive

She knows he won’t speak to her for a while, and she is looking forward to the peace and quiet.

She loves him and always finds his return a “blissful time of day.”

Which pair of words best describes Mrs. Maloney’s actions after she kills her husband?

Frightened and shocked

Light-hearted and funny

Careful and honest

Resolute and clever

Which of the following is NOT a theme of Lamb to the Slaughter?

Betrayal

Power struggle between men and women

Perils of patriarchal society

Bliss of marriage

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