Lamb to the Slaughter (CPOLI)

A dark, suspenseful kitchen scene with a leg of lamb in the foreground, evoking themes of mystery and tension from the story.

Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

Test your knowledge of Roald Dahl's gripping short story, "Lamb to the Slaughter." This quiz will challenge your understanding of the plot, characters, and themes in this classic tale.

Join now to see how well you remember the twists and turns of Mary's story!

  • Engaging questions
  • Insight into the story's themes
  • Fun for fans of literature
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The short story "Lamb to the slaughter" was written by...
Andy Warhol
Ali Lynn
Roald Dahl
Mary is pregnant.
True
False
How would you describe Mary's behavior toward Patrick when he arrives?
Sad
Attentive to his needs
Rude
Bored
We know that Patrick is upset when he arrives home because of all the following reasons EXCEPT
He is late
He is rude to Mary
He is drinking a lot
He ignores Mary
What does Mary use as a weapon to kill Patrick?
A lamp
A baseball bat
A leg of lamb
A spanner
What's Mary behavior after she kills Patrick?
She's remorseful
She's upset
She's clear-minded; she shows no remorse
She's happy
When Patrick tells his wife he's leaving her, he tells her not to make any problems, because...
It wouldn't be good for his job.
She's pregnant.
He loved her.
None of the above.
Patrick's job may be an advantage for Mary, because...
She knows a lot about lamb
She probably knows how to cover up a crime
She won't be suspected.
She will be suspected.
Patrick's job may be a disadvantage for Mary, because...
The police will work extra hard to solve the crime
The cops know Mary
Patrick probably has a lot of enemies
None of the above
Why does Mary go to the grocer?
She thinks Patrick is still alive and wants to make dinner
She needs an alibi
She doesn't want to look at the dead body
She is hungry
Mary usually has dinner ready, but that night she doesnt beacuse it's Thursday, and...
On Thursdays, they go to their friends'.
On Thursdays, they order pizza.
On Thursdays, they don't eat dinner.
On Thursdays, they eat out.
Why does Mary insist that the cops eat the leg of lamb?
She feels bad they haven't eaten.
She forgot she killed Patrick with it.
She doesn't know what to do with it.
She wants them to eat the murder weapon.
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