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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. The narrator states in the beginning of “Lamb to the Slaughter,” that the time when Mary’s husband arrives home is always what kind of “time of day” for her?
(a) Mediocre
(b) Jealous
(c) Blissful
(d) Maddening

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

3. “Lamb to the Slaughter” is included in what short story compilation?
(a) Someone Like You
(b) Tales from Afar
(c) Truth be Told
(d) Impossible to Solve

4. How many table lamps are described in the room in the opening of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 4

5. What is Mary doing as she enters her home from the store?
(a) Frowning and praying
(b) Humming and smiling
(c) Laughing and giggling
(d) Crying and thinking

Short Answer Questions

1. The final comment made by the policemen in “Lamb to the Slaughter” relates to which literary element?

2. As Mary walks home from the store, the narrator states, “Mind you, she wasn’t expecting to find anything. She was just going home with the” what?

3. What is Mary’s response when Patrick tells her, “Listen, I’ve got something to tell you”?

4. How is Patrick said to travel in relation to Mary as he relates his story in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

5. “Lamb to the Slaughter” was adapted for an episode of what television show?

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