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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 color is Patrick’s second drink that he makes for himself described as?
(a) Black
(b) Light crimson
(c) Dark amber
(d) Light brown

2. What refers to the defense by an accused person of having been elsewhere at the time an alleged offense was committed?
(a) Prosecution
(b) Motive
(c) Alibi
(d) Sentence

3. Where does Mary go after leaving Patrick in the living room in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) To the cellar
(b) Outside
(c) To the attic
(d) To the bedroom

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) Yourself
(d) My mistress

5. What reason does Mary give to the store clerk for her staying in tonight?
(a) She is feeling ill
(b) The restaurant is closed
(c) The car needs repairs
(d) Patrick is tired

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the first thing that Mary says after Patrick has related his story in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

3. What is the “small favor” that Mary asks of Sergeant Noonan and the other officers?

4. Patrick tells Mary after he’s finished his story, “So there it is. And I know it’s kind of” what?

5. Mary is described as loving the way that Patrick remains silent about his what, in the beginning of the short story?

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