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What did Mary prepare for her husband upon his arrival?
What did Mary prepare for her husband upon his arrival?
What did Mary notice about her husband's second drink after he returned to his chair?
What did Mary notice about her husband's second drink after he returned to his chair?
How does Mary initially react Patrick's revelation?
How does Mary initially react Patrick's revelation?
What does the man imply about his job in the conversation?
What does the man imply about his job in the conversation?
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What does the woman instinctively decide to do after hearing the shocking news?
What does the woman instinctively decide to do after hearing the shocking news?
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What does the man tell the woman about his feelings regarding the timing of his revelation?
What does the man tell the woman about his feelings regarding the timing of his revelation?
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How does the woman feel physically as she processes the man's words?
How does the woman feel physically as she processes the man's words?
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What does the woman do with the leg of lamb after finding it?
What does the woman do with the leg of lamb after finding it?
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How did Mrs. Maloney feel upon finding Patrick on the floor?
How did Mrs. Maloney feel upon finding Patrick on the floor?
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What was Mary's main concern after killing her husband?
What was Mary's main concern after killing her husband?
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What did Mary practice before going out?
What did Mary practice before going out?
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What did the detectives initially discuss with Mrs. Maloney about her husband?
What did the detectives initially discuss with Mrs. Maloney about her husband?
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What did Jack Noonan find surprising when he entered the kitchen?
What did Jack Noonan find surprising when he entered the kitchen?
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What did Mrs. Maloney insist the detectives do with the lamb in the oven?
What did Mrs. Maloney insist the detectives do with the lamb in the oven?
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What was the detectives' response to Mrs. Maloney's offer to eat?
What was the detectives' response to Mrs. Maloney's offer to eat?
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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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Test your knowledge on Roald Dahl's gripping story 'Lamb to the Slaughter'. This quiz covers key events, character actions, and the twist ending that leaves a lasting impression. See how well you understand the motives and consequences in this chilling tale.
