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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 was “Lamb to the Slaughter” first published?
(a) Harper’s Magazine
(b) New York Magazine
(c) Reader’s Digest
(d) Newsweek

2. Who is working at the store when Mary arrives after killing Patrick?
(a) Patrick
(b) Robert
(c) Sam
(d) Charlie

3. After Patrick is confirmed as dead, who arrives next to Mary’s house to join the investigation?
(a) O'Malley
(b) A police photographer
(c) Sergeant Noonan
(d) A doctor

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

5. Patrick tells Mary in the first half of “Lamb to the Slaughter,” “I hope you won’t blame” who too much?
(a) Yourself
(b) My mistress
(c) God
(d) Me

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary attempt to do in the bedroom after killing Patrick?

2. Mary tells herself as she walks home from the store, “That’s the way. Do Everything” how?

3. What beverage is sitting out as Mary waits in the opening of “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

4. “Lamb to the Slaughter” is included in what short story compilation?

5. What word from the story means a punishment imposed or incurred for a violation of law?

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