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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. Where does Mary discover her dead husband lying after she returns from the store?
(a) In the living room
(b) In the bedroom
(c) On the stairs
(d) In the bathroom

2. What “unusual” thing does Patrick do after he arrives home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) He sits outside on the porch
(b) He lies down in bed
(c) He downs his drink in one swallow
(d) He goes out to the garage

3. When Mary leaves the store, she tells herself that she’s returning home to do what?
(a) Wash the dishes
(b) Call her sister on the phone
(c) Finish the laundry
(d) Cook dinner for her husband

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

5. How are Patrick’s legs described when Mary sees his body after returning from the store?
(a) Straight as arrows
(b) At right angles
(c) Doubled up
(d) In a knot

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the presumed setting of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

2. How is Mary said to greet the store clerk when she arrives after killing Patrick?

3. Patrick tells Mary in the first half of “Lamb to the Slaughter,” “I hope you won’t blame” who too much?

4. Where does Mary set her parcel from the store down when she enters her home?

5. “Lamb to the Slaughter” was adapted for an episode of what television show?

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