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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Mary take when she runs downstairs after rehearsing in her room?
2. Mary is said to be the wife of what after killing her husband?
3. “Lamb to the Slaughter” was adapted for an episode of what television show?
4. Patrick’s “statement” to Mary is not detailed in the text, but is said to last now long at most?
5. Mary tells the police detective that she doesn’t own any items like he suggested for the murder weapon, but that there might be some things like that where?
Short Essay Questions
1. How would you compare the style of “Lamb to the Slaughter” to other horror short stories?
2. How is Mary’s love for Patrick indicated through imagery in the story?
3. What role does Sergeant Noonan play in the ultimate plot twist of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
4. Where does the rising action take place in the narrative? What happens in the rising action of the story?
5. How is Biblical allusion depicted through the title of “Lamb to Slaughter”?
6. How is the character of Patrick Maloney described in “Lamb to Slaughter”?
7. What symbolism surrounds the murder weapon in “Lamb to Slaughter”?
8. What is black humor? When did black humor rise in popularity in literature and entertainment?
9. How does Patrick Maloney feel about his wife Mary in “Lamb to Slaughter”?
10. What elements of the setting of “Lamb to the Slaughter” indicate the time period for the story?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe and discuss the character of Patrick Maloney in the short story. What does Patrick look like? How is his appearance described from Mary’s point of view? How do Patrick’s actions display his personality?
Essay Topic 2
Plot Structure
a. Discuss the plot structure of “Lamb to the Slaughter.” In what ways is the narrative related and what effect does this have on the reader?
b. How does “Lamb to the Slaughter” compare with other short stories written during this time period? Are there specific stylistic elements that can be seen in Dahl’s writing?
Essay Topic 3
Discuss the character of Sam in the story. What role does Sam play in Mary’s plot? How important is Sam’s character to the narrative? How frequently do you think Mary sees Sam? Is he a good witness as to her character?
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