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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 does Mary attempt to do when Patrick tells her to “sit down” after he arrives home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Call the police
(b) Go to the grocery store
(c) Call her mother
(d) Make him a second drink

2. To whom does Mary call out when she returns from the store?
(a) Sam
(b) Ben
(c) Patrick
(d) Jack

3. How is the room that Mary waits in described in the opening of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Dark but dirty
(b) Cold and dirty
(c) Dark but clean
(d) Warm and clean

4. What is the meat from the freezer wrapped in?
(a) Foil
(b) Plastic
(c) Burlap
(d) Paper

5. What beverage is sitting out as Mary waits in the opening of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Orange juice and rum
(b) Whiskey and soda water
(c) Tea and lemon juice
(d) Coffee and milk

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary hides the truth about Patrick’s murder to presumably protect whom?

2. What is a literary technique used to develop suspense in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

3. What does Mary do with the meat after killing Patrick?

4. What reason does Mary give to the store clerk for her staying in tonight?

5. How many police officers initially arrive after Mary calls the police?

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