Exploring the Suspense of Lamb to the Slaughter

The transcript details a conversation between a couple, where the husband, Patrick, reveals his intention to leave his wife for another woman. This revelation leads to a dramatic turn of events, resulting in Patrick's murder. The police arrive to investigate, questioning Mrs. Maloney about the incident and her actions leading up to it.

What does the wife offer to do instead of going out to dinner?

• Call a friend

• Watch a movie

• Make dinner at home

• Go for a walk

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What test did Mrs. Keing give to the wife?

• Pregnancy test

• Vision test

• Ring test

• Blood test

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What shocking news does Patrick reveal to his wife?

• He is ill

• He lost his job

• He wants a divorce

• He is moving to another city

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What does Patrick say he will arrange for?

• A party

• A divorce

• A new house

• A vacation

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How does the wife react to Patrick's announcement?

• She gets angry

• She starts crying

• She refuses to let him go

• She agrees calmly

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What does the wife do after Patrick's announcement?

• She goes to sleep

• She leaves the house

• She calls the police

• She makes dinner

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Who does the wife call after finding Patrick?

• A neighbor

• The police

• Her mother

• Her friend

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What does the chief ask Mrs. Maloney to do?

• Call a lawyer

• Talk to him alone

• Clean the room

• Leave the house

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What does Mrs. Maloney say she did when she saw Patrick lying there?

• She ran out of the house

• She screamed

• She tried to speak with him

• She called a friend

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Who did Mrs. Maloney call to cancel dinner plans?

• Her mother

• Her sister

• Molly

• Her neighbor

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