Lamb to the Slaughter

What does Mrs. Maloney enjoy most about time with her husband after work?

• She likes his quiet presence.

• She likes how excited he gets when he sees her.

• She likes talking to him about his day.

• She is no longer alone.

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8.7C

How can Mrs. Maloney tell there is something wrong with her husband?

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8.7B

Mr. Maloney reveals to his wife ​ (a)  

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• that he is leaving her
• that he quit his job
• that he does not want a baby
• that he lost his job
• that he does not want to be bothered

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8.7C

What has Mary Maloney done?

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8.7C

What does Mary do when she sits in front of the mirror? Why does she do it?

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8.7C

Why does Mrs. Maloney go shopping?

• She no longer has a main meat dish for dinner.

• She needs vegetables for dinner.

• She needs to hide her involvement in her husband's murder.

• She wants to tell Sam what she done.

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8.7B

8.5F

After speaking to the grocer, the detectives perspective of Mary is that​ ​ (a)  

• they become convinced that she is innocent
• they become convinced that she is guilty
• they become more suspicious of her
• they become afraid of her
• they are convinced that she loves her husband
• they become convinced that she is a good cook

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8.9E

Why can't the police find the murder weapon?

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8.7C

Why does Mary insist that the officers eat dinner?

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8.5F

What is the meaning of tranquil in line 8?

• relaxed

• excited

• dull

• happy

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8.2B