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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 the store clerk inquire if Mary wants to purchase?
2. Before Mary commits the crime of murder, she exhibits the qualities of what archetype or stereotype in the story?
3. Who is working at the store when Mary arrives after killing Patrick?
4. 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?
5. What murder weapon is used to kill Patrick in the story?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do you think the author chooses not to detail Patrick’s story to the reader?
2. What is black humor? When did black humor rise in popularity in literature and entertainment?
3. What crucial information to the story is omitted? Why do you think the author omitted these details?
4. How do Mary’s actions after the murder resemble those of an actor preparing for a role?
5. How does the theme of betrayal apply to “Lamb to Slaughter”?
6. What is ironic about Mary’s answer to Sam regarding “meat” in “Lamb to Slaughter”?
7. What transitions did American culture (and European culture) and society make in the 1950s?
8. Where does the rising action take place in the narrative? What happens in the rising action of the story?
9. How is Mary’s discussion with Sam regarding “dessert” an example of verbal irony?
10. Whose point of view does the narrative of “Lamb to Slaughter” revolve around?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Irony in “Lamb to the Slaughter”
a. Define dramatic, situational, and verbal irony. What are examples of each in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
b. Why do you think the author employs irony in “Lamb to the Slaughter”? What are the effects of the irony employed?
Essay Topic 2
Define “black comedy” and discuss how black comedy applies to the story “Lamb to the Slaughter.” What elements in the story are funny? Why are they funny? Do you think the author intends for the reader to find the story humorous or frightening?
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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