Lamb to the Slaughter Introduction

How is Mary Maloney being characterized so far?

• a strong and independent woman who does not rely on relationships for happiness

• a doting [loving] housewife who is most happy when with her husband

• a shrewd business woman who will do anything to rise to the top

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What is the effect of the police eating the lamb leg at the end of the story?

• It reveals irony

• It creates tension

• It provides realistic details

• It foreshadows Mary's future

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The author of "Lamb to the Slaughter" is

• Ronald Dolly

• Stephen King

• Alfred Hitchcock

• Roald Dahl

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Choose the best definition of the word from the context of the story:

tranquil (paragraph 3)

• peaceful, calm

• in a trance, dazed

• nervous, uneasy

• uncaring, indifferent

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What is the primary theme explored in 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?

• A) Justice and morality

• B) Love and sacrifice

• C) Betrayal and revenge

• D) Freedom and independence

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Lamb to the Slaughter' to enhance the story's impact?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Irony

• C) Simile

• D) Alliteration

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What role does the setting play in 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?

• A) It creates a sense of foreboding

• B) It highlights the protagonist's isolation

• C) It contrasts with the violent act

• D) It emphasizes the theme of freedom

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In 'Lamb to the Slaughter', how does the author characterize Patrick Maloney?

• A) As a loving and devoted husband

• B) As a cold and indifferent man

• C) As a humorous and light-hearted character

• D) As a mysterious and secretive figure

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What is the significance of the title 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?

• A) It refers to the innocence of the victim

• B) It symbolizes the protagonist's sacrifice

• C) It highlights the theme of betrayal

• D) It foreshadows the story's ending

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Which sentence best describes the narrative style of 'Lamb to the Slaughter'?

• A) First-person, introspective

• B) Third-person, objective

• C) Third-person, limited omniscient

• D) Second-person, directive

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