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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. Who discovers a small patch of congealed blood on Patrick’s head when the police arrive?
(a) Sergeant Noonan
(b) O'Malley
(c) A police photographer
(d) Charlie

2. How does Mary greet her husband when he arrives in the beginning of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) I missed you
(b) Hullo darling
(c) Welcome home
(d) Hello sweetheart

3. All of Mary’s movements are said to be what, after Patrick has told her his story in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Stilted
(b) Monotonous
(c) Ominous
(d) Automatic

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

5. What does Mary do with the meat after killing Patrick?
(a) Throws it into the trash
(b) Throws it onto the grill
(c) Puts it in the oven
(d) Puts it into the fireplace

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mary’s response when Patrick tells her, “Listen, I’ve got something to tell you”?

2. The narrator's description of Mary and her husband’s home leads the reader to assume they fit into what economic bracket?

3. The narrator states that Mary “loved to” do what “in the presence of this man” (Patrick) in the beginning of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

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

5. What color is Patrick’s second drink that he makes for himself described as?

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