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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 is Mary doing as she awaits her husband’s arrival in the beginning of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Reading
(b) Listening to the radio
(c) Painting
(d) Sewing

2. Patrick tells Mary that what he has to say will be what to her in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Somewhat of a relief
(b) Potentially crushing
(c) A bit of a shock
(d) Not what she wants to hear

3. 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?
(a) Rearshelf
(b) Topdrawer
(c) Frontslab
(d) Sideboard

4. What does Mary offer to get Patrick, but is turned down, after he arrives home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) His slippers
(b) The newspaper
(c) His glasses
(d) His pipe

5. Mary is described as loving the way that Patrick remains silent about his what, in the beginning of the short story?
(a) Frustration
(b) Anger
(c) Admiration
(d) Tiredness

Short Answer Questions

1. Mary is told by the policemen that her husband has been killed how?

2. After Patrick is confirmed as dead, who arrives next to Mary’s house to join the investigation?

3. What kind of store does Mary go to after killing Patrick?

4. Mary tells the police detectives that the meat for Patrick’s dinner is where when they question her?

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

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