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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 store does Mary go to after killing Patrick?
(a) A taxidermy store
(b) A grocery store
(c) A candy store
(d) A bookstore

2. Mary hides the truth about Patrick’s murder to presumably protect whom?
(a) Patrick’s lover
(b) Her mother
(c) Her secret lover
(d) Her unborn child

3. What is the first thing that Mary says after Patrick has related his story in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) I am in shock
(b) I have laundry to do
(c) Get out of here
(d) I’ll get the supper

4. 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) My mistress
(d) Yourself

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary buy at the store after she’s killed Patrick?

2. How is the drink that Mary mixes for herself described in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

3. What does Mary take when she runs downstairs after rehearsing in her room?

4. When Mary gets up to leave the room after Patrick’s related his story, she cannot feel what?

5. Who gets up at once after the congealed blood is found on Patrick’s head and hurries to the phone?

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