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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. Who discovers a small patch of congealed blood on Patrick’s head when the police arrive?
(a) Charlie
(b) O'Malley
(c) Sergeant Noonan
(d) A police photographer

2. Mary notices a little muscle twitching where on Patrick’s face as he begins to talk to her?
(a) Near the corner of his right eye
(b) On his forehead
(c) Near the corner of his left eye
(d) Near the left corner of his mouth

3. How is the drink that Mary mixes for Patrick described after he arrives home in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Just right
(b) Strongish
(c) Ice cold
(d) Weakish

4. By what name does Mary call Sergeant Noonan as the investigation continues?
(a) Thomas
(b) Jack
(c) Sam
(d) Charlie

5. Mary tells the police detectives that she was doing what when Patrick arrived home from work?
(a) Reading
(b) Sewing
(c) Cleaning
(d) Singing

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Patrick remain standing before he crashes to the carpet?

2. How is Mary said to feel as she comes out of her shock after killing Patrick in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

3. 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?

4. Where does Mary tell the police officer on the phone that Patrick is when she calls them?

5. Author Roald Dahl is perhaps best known for writing what children’s novel?

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