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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 the meat from the freezer wrapped in?
(a) Burlap
(b) Foil
(c) Paper
(d) Plastic

2. What does Mary buy at the store after she’s killed Patrick?
(a) A newspaper and a book
(b) Candy and cigarettes
(c) Potatoes and peas
(d) Rice and cheese

3. What does Mary do with the meat after killing Patrick?
(a) Puts it into the fireplace
(b) Puts it in the oven
(c) Throws it onto the grill
(d) Throws it into the trash

4. Mary hides the truth about Patrick’s murder to presumably protect whom?
(a) Her unborn child
(b) Patrick’s lover
(c) Her mother
(d) Her secret lover

5. Where does Mary sit in the bedroom after killing Patrick?
(a) At the foot of the bed
(b) On the side of the bed
(c) Before the mirror
(d) In front of the window

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was author Roald Dahl born?

2. Patrick tells Mary in the story, “I've thought about it a good deal and I've decided the only thing to do is” what?

3. What day of the week is it in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

4. Who is working at the store when Mary arrives after killing Patrick?

5. Mary complains about what aspect of Patrick’s job after his arrival home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

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