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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. Where in “Lamb to the Slaughter” does the rising action take place?
(a) When Patrick tells Mary he’s leaving her
(b) When the police arrive at Mary’s door
(c) When Mary goes to the store
(d) When Mary calls the police

2. Mary tells the police detective that she doesn’t own any items like he suggested for the murder weapon, but that there might be some things like that where?
(a) In the shed
(b) In the basement
(c) In the closet
(d) In the garage

3. Patrick’s “statement” to Mary is not detailed in the text, but is said to last now long at most?
(a) 1-2 minutes
(b) 2-3 minutes
(c) 4-5 minutes
(d) 3-4 minutes

4. Mary tells the police detectives that the meat for Patrick’s dinner is where when they question her?
(a) In the refrigerator
(b) Thawing in the sink
(c) Cooking in the oven
(d) In the freezer

5. Who is working at the store when Mary arrives after killing Patrick?
(a) Charlie
(b) Robert
(c) Patrick
(d) Sam

Short Answer Questions

1. What word used in describing the story’s setting refers to a piece of furniture, as in a dining room, often with shelves or drawers?

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

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

4. How are Mary’s actions described when she kills her husband?

5. Where was author Roald Dahl born?

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