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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. Mary complains about what aspect of Patrick’s job after his arrival home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Sitting in a chair behind a desk all day long
(b) Talking all day long
(c) Driving all day long
(d) Walking about on his feet all day long

2. What is the first sound that Mary hears of her husband’s arrival in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) A creaking gate
(b) Coughing
(c) Singing
(d) Tires on the gravel

3. According to the narrator, after Patrick tells Mary his story, “Her first instinct was to” do what?
(a) Run out the front door
(b) Clean the house
(c) Not believe any of it, to reject it all
(d) Scream and slap him

4. After Patrick is confirmed as dead, who arrives next to Mary’s house to join the investigation?
(a) O'Malley
(b) Sergeant Noonan
(c) A doctor
(d) A police photographer

5. What is Mary’s response when Patrick tells her, “Listen, I’ve got something to tell you”?
(a) Please, explain yourself
(b) Could it wait until after dinner?
(c) Should I sit down for this?
(d) What is it, darling? What’s the matter?

Short Answer Questions

1. Patrick tells Mary in the first half of “Lamb to the Slaughter,” “I hope you won’t blame” who too much?

2. Patrick tells Mary that he’ll give her what after he’s related his story in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

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

4. What is Sergeant Noonan’s first name in the story?

5. “Lamb to the Slaughter” was initially rejected by what periodical for publication?

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