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

2. What is Patrick’s profession in the short story?
(a) He is a taxicab driver
(b) He is a policeman
(c) He is a doctor
(d) He is a truck driver

3. What does Mary take from her husband when he first arrives home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) His coat
(b) His belt
(c) His tie
(d) His shoes

4. What does the store clerk inquire if Mary wants to purchase?
(a) Wine
(b) Milk
(c) Meat
(d) A newspaper

5. What does Patrick say when Mary “began to get frightened” in the first section of the story?
(a) Just for a minute, sit down
(b) I need another drink
(c) Is dinner ready yet?
(d) I don’t want any dinner

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the room that Mary waits in described in the opening of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

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

4. Where in “Lamb to the Slaughter” does the rising action take place?

5. What time does the clock say when Mary begins to listen for her husband’s arrival in the beginning of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

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