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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. Patrick tells Mary that what he has to say will be what to her in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Not what she wants to hear
(b) Potentially crushing
(c) Somewhat of a relief
(d) A bit of a shock

2. Author Roald Dahl was born in what year?
(a) 1932
(b) 1897
(c) 1961
(d) 1916

3. What beverage is sitting out as Mary waits in the opening of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) Orange juice and rum
(b) Tea and lemon juice
(c) Coffee and milk
(d) Whiskey and soda water

4. What does Mary attempt to do in the bedroom after killing Patrick?
(a) Scream
(b) Cry
(c) Call her mother
(d) Smile

5. What is the first question that Mary asks Patrick after he arrives home?
(a) Where shall we go for dinner?
(b) Catch any criminals today?
(c) How was your day?
(d) Tired darling?

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to the defense by an accused person of having been elsewhere at the time an alleged offense was committed?

2. Where does Mary go after leaving Patrick in the living room in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

3. Mary is told by the policemen that the weapon used to kill her husband was “most certainly a large piece of” what?

4. What is Mary’s response when Patrick tells her, “Listen, I’ve got something to tell you”?

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

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