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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Lamb to the Slaughter.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of meat does Mary take from the freezer in the story?
(a) A string of sausages
(b) A whole salmon
(c) A leg of lamb
(d) A venison roast

2. What is Mary doing as she awaits her husband’s arrival in the beginning of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Sewing
(b) Listening to the radio
(c) Reading
(d) Painting

3. What reason does Mary give to the store clerk for her staying in tonight?
(a) The restaurant is closed
(b) She is feeling ill
(c) Patrick is tired
(d) The car needs repairs

4. What does the store clerk inquire if Mary wants to purchase?
(a) A newspaper
(b) Wine
(c) Milk
(d) Meat

5. One of the officers in the kitchen says of the murder weapon, “"Personally, I think it's” where?
(a) Out in the yard
(b) Right here on the premises
(c) In the basement
(d) Long gone

Short Answer Questions

1. Patrick tells Mary that what he has to say will be what to her in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

2. Author Roald Dahl was born in what year?

3. One of the policemen says to Mary, “It’s the old story. Get the weapon, and you’ve got” what?

4. How is Patrick said to travel in relation to Mary as he relates his story in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

5. When Mary leaves to go to the store, it’s not yet what time?

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