Appearance and Relationships in 'Lamb to the Slaughter'

What does Mary's initial reaction to her husband's news suggest about their relationship?

Mary's actions at the grocery store are intended to establish an alibi for herself.

What does Mary use to kill her husband?

The detectives initially suspect ______ as the prime suspect in Patrick's murder.

Match the following elements of the story with their corresponding parts of the plot structure:

Which of the following is NOT a reason why society puts too much emphasis on appearance, according to the text?

The text suggests that Western beauty ideals are becoming more inclusive.

What is one of the main arguments AGAINST the emphasis on appearance, as presented in the text?

One of the negative consequences of the emphasis on appearance is that people may resort to ______ to conform to beauty standards.

Match the following examples to their corresponding categories.

Which of the following is NOT a category used to discuss the emphasis on appearance?

The text suggests that people who fit into beauty standards have increased chances of getting hired.

What is one of the main arguments FOR the emphasis on appearance, as presented in the text?

What is a common criticism leveled at parents who raise their children in a gender-neutral manner?

Children raised in a gender-neutral manner will inevitably conform to social norms.

What is the name of the child who was ridiculed for wearing dresses and preferring pink?

Lorraine Candy felt compelled to stop her son, Henry, from wearing girls' clothes when he was ______ years old.

Match the following parents with their children's names:

How does Mary feel about her husband at the beginning of the story?

The detectives immediately suspect Mary as the murderer.

What is the murder weapon in the story?

The final line of the story is an example of ______ irony.

Match each type of irony with its corresponding description:

What does the reader learn about Mary's true personality through her inner thoughts?

The detectives are aware that Mary is the murderer at the end of the story.

How does the perspective of the story (following only Mary's thoughts and feelings) contribute to the suspense?

Swedish parents believe that a gender-specific upbringing is both restrictive and obsolete.

What was the main reason behind Kathy Witterick and David Stocker's decision to raise their child gender-neutral?

What type of reaction did Kathy Witterick and David Stocker receive after deciding to raise their child gender-neutral?

In the UK, Beck Laxton was criticized for not disclosing the gender of her child, ______, to her mother-and-toddler group.

Match the following individuals with their stance on gender-neutral upbringing:

The Swedish parents believe that gender-neutral upbringing will prevent children from developing their full potential.

Besides freedom and choice, what other broader issue were Kathy Witterick and David Stocker hoping to spark a discussion about?

What was the main reason Heather Mallicjk supported gender-neutral upbringing?

What are some supposed benefits of cosmetic surgery?

The pressure to conform to beauty ideals is solely experienced by women, and men are not affected by such standards.

Explain how the quest for beauty can distort a person's self-image.

The concept of ______ is when people modify their behavior based on the perceived gender of a baby, even before birth.

Match the following consequences of the quest for beauty with their corresponding effects:

Men experience similar pressures to conform to beauty standards as women do, including unrealistic expectations for body size and appearance.

What are some of the concerns surrounding the use of cosmetic surgery?

How does the influence of wealth affect the perception of men?