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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. Mary is told by the policemen that her husband has been killed with what weapon?
(a) A heavy blunt instrument
(b) A sharp knife
(c) A small caliber firearm
(d) A large caliber firearm

2. Mary explains that she hasn’t made any supper for what reason in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) She is very sick
(b) They are out of food
(c) They are eating at the neighbor’s house
(d) They eat out on Thursdays

3. When Mary gets up to leave the room after Patrick’s related his story, she cannot feel what?
(a) Her hands reaching for her coat
(b) Her feet touching the floor
(c) Her eyes, gazing around the room
(d) Her face looking in the mirror

4. Where does Mary say there’s “plenty of meat and stuff” after Patrick’s arrival?
(a) In the cellar
(b) In the cabinets
(c) In the garage
(d) In the freezer

5. What does Mary say when the police pick up after she calls them?
(a) My husband has been attacked
(b) I need an ambulance
(c) Quick! Come quick! Patrick’s dead!
(d) There has been a murder

Short Answer Questions

1. Patrick is described as sitting how in a chair in the beginning of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

2. Which object from “Lamb to the Slaughter” symbolizes “revenge”?

3. From what narrative point of view is “Lamb to the Slaughter” related?

4. How many policemen are left in Mary’s house after they’ve all had drinks?

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

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