Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz
Test Your Knowledge on 'Lamb to the Slaughter'
Delve into the thrilling plot of Roald Dahl's short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" with this engaging quiz. Challenge your understanding of character motivations, themes, and key plot points.
- Discover intriguing insights about the story.
- Test your comprehension and recall.
- Enjoy an interactive experience!
Why does Mary go to the grocery store after killing Patrick?
She has a coupon that she doesn't want to expire.
She is creating an alibi.
She always goes there on Thursday nights and wants to appear normal.
She is hungry
Patrick's job is an advantage for Mary because:
She will be suspected
She knows about lamb.
She knows more about hiding crimes.
She is more likely to kill him.
What is Mr. Maloney’s job?
Minister, member of the clergy
Butcher
Grocer
Police detective
What do the police do with the murder weapon?
They eat it although they know it is the murder weapon
Nothing. They never find the steel bar
They leave it in the garage.
They eat it without knowing it is the murder weapon.
All of the following are reasons that the title is "Lamb to the Slaughter" EXCEPT which one?
It refers to a Bible passage.
Mary is a lamb to the slaughter because she didn't know what was going to happen to her.
Patrick is a lamb to the slaughter because he didn't know what was about to happen to him.
Lamb is Patrick's favorite meal.
Who is the author of "Lamb to the Slaughter"?
Roald Dahl
Kate Chopin
O. Henry
Patrick Maloney
Who is the protagonist of "Lamb to Slaughter"?
Charlie
Mr. Maloney
Mrs Maloney
Sgt. Jack Noonan
Why is Mary Maloney smiling as she waits her husband’s return at the beginning of the story?
She likes being able to have a drink of whiskey with him.
She is waiting to kill him for not being attentive
She knows he won’t speak to her for a while, and she is looking forward to the peace and quiet.
She loves him and always finds his return a “blissful time of day.”
Which pair of words best describes Mrs. Maloney’s actions after she kills her husband?
Frightened and shocked
Light-hearted and funny
Careful and honest
Resolute and clever
Which of the following is NOT a theme of Lamb to the Slaughter?
Betrayal
Power struggle between men and women
Perils of patriarchal society
Bliss of marriage
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