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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 exit the home after killing Patrick?
(a) Through the back door
(b) Through the cellar door
(c) Through the front window
(d) Through the front door

2. What word from the short story means to be reluctant or wait to act because of fear, indecision, or disinclination?
(a) Decisive
(b) Hesitate
(c) Ponder
(d) Abundant

3. One of the policemen says to Mary, “It’s the old story. Get the weapon, and you’ve got” what?
(a) The answers
(b) A good lead
(c) The man
(d) More questions

4. How far along is Mary’s pregnancy in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
(a) 4 months
(b) 8 months
(c) 6 months
(d) 2 months

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of store does Mary go to after killing Patrick?

2. Mary hides the truth about Patrick’s murder to presumably protect whom?

3. How are Mary’s eyes described in the story?

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

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

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