The Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz
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The Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz

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What did Mary prepare for her husband upon his arrival?

  • A cake
  • Light snacks
  • A full course dinner
  • Drinks- a strong one for him and a weak one for herself (correct)

    • What did Mary notice about her husband's second drink after he returned to his chair?

  • It was overly diluted
  • It was an unusual color
  • It had ice in it
  • It was very strong (correct)

    • How does Mary initially react Patrick's revelation?

  • She is frightened
  • She becomes angry
  • She immediately accepts it
  • She expresses disbelief (correct)

    • What does the man imply about his job in the conversation?

    <p>It could be jeopardized if there are issues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman instinctively decide to do after hearing the shocking news?

    <p>Ignore the news and prepare supper</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the man tell the woman about his feelings regarding the timing of his revelation?

    <p>It’s a tough time to share this</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the woman feel physically as she processes the man's words?

    <p>Numb and detached</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the woman do with the leg of lamb after finding it?

    <p>Holds it and returns to the living room</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Mrs. Maloney feel upon finding Patrick on the floor?

    <p>Shocked and grief-stricken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mary's main concern after killing her husband?

    <p>The fate of her unborn child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mary practice before going out?

    <p>Her smile and voice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the detectives initially discuss with Mrs. Maloney about her husband?

    <p>How her husband died.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Jack Noonan find surprising when he entered the kitchen?

    <p>The food still in the oven.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mrs. Maloney insist the detectives do with the lamb in the oven?

    <p>Eat it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the detectives' response to Mrs. Maloney's offer to eat?

    <p>They were hesitant but eventually agreed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mary Maloney and Patrick Maloney

    • Mary Maloney is pregnant, expecting her first child
    • Patrick Maloney is a police detective
    • Patrick is tired when he comes home from work
    • Patrick normally goes to a restaurant for dinner with Mary
    • Patrick tells Mary a shocking secret that upsets her
    • Mary is afraid of the consequences of Patrick's secret

    The Murder

    • Mary kills Patrick with a frozen leg of lamb
    • Mary hides the murder weapon in the oven
    • Mary goes to the grocery store for vegetables
    • Mary acts as if nothing happened
    • Mary calls the police to report Patrick's death

    The Police Investigation

    • Police treat Mary kindly, knowing her as the wife of a detective
    • Police discover dried blood on Patrick's head
    • Police search the house for the murder weapon
    • The police detectives are hungry
    • Mary offers to feed the police detectives the lamb she prepared

    The Ending

    • The police detectives eat the lamb for supper
    • Mary watches and listens from the doorway
    • It is implied that the police will never suspect Mary of the murder

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