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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. One of the officers in the kitchen says “That’s a hell of a big” what that was “used to hit poor Patrick”?
(a) Board
(b) Club
(c) Log
(d) Brick

2. Patrick tells Mary that what he has to say will be what to her in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Not what she wants to hear
(b) Somewhat of a relief
(c) Potentially crushing
(d) A bit of a shock

3. Patrick tells Mary in the first half of “Lamb to the Slaughter,” “I hope you won’t blame” who too much?
(a) Me
(b) God
(c) Yourself
(d) My mistress

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

5. Patrick tells Mary after relating his story that “there needn’t really be any” what?
(a) Yelling
(b) Agony
(c) Hatred
(d) Fuss

Short Answer Questions

1. What “unusual” thing does Patrick do after he arrives home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

2. From what narrative point of view is “Lamb to the Slaughter” related?

3. What is a prominent literary element in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

4. How is the drink that Mary mixes for Patrick described after he arrives home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

5. Where was “Lamb to the Slaughter” first published?

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