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In the lines, “There was a slow smiling air about her, and about everything she did [...] curiously tranquil. [...] eyes, with their new placid look, seemed larger, darker than before” (1), the narrator characterizes Mary Maloney as
tranquil
dangerous
scheming
upset
What would be a good word to describe the mood of the following passage? “For her, this was always a blissful time of day [...] she [...] was content to sit quietly [...] She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man […]” (1).
tragic
restless
peaceful
lonely
In the lines “When she walked across the room she couldn't feel her feet touching the floor. She couldn't feel anything at all [...] Everything was automatic now-…” (3), it indicates that Mrs. Maloney:
is experiencing morning sickness
had a stroke
has lost touch with reality.
is comfortable in her current situation
The language used in “So they left her there while they went about their business, searching the house. Occasionally on of the detectives asked her another question. Sometimes Jack Noonan spoke at her gently as he passed by” (8) serves to
continue an ongoing struggle within Mary.
establish a sense of isolation for Mary.
create a feeling of ease for the audience.
illustrate the familiarity Mary has with the police officers
“And I know it’s kind of a bad time to be telling you, but there simply wasn’t any other way. Of course I’ll give you money and see you’re looked after. But there needn’t really be any fuss" shows the THEME of:
life and death
good vs. evil
betrayal
justice
A central idea of the text is
people can find happiness by admitting the truth.
appearances can hide dangerous realities or motives.
lamb is delicious.
cops should be offered refreshments while they investigate
As used in the passage, “She was just going home with the vegetables […] She put the parcel down on the table and went through into the living room […],” (6) the word PARCEL most nearly means:
stone
package
envelope
book
IRONY: “At that point, Mary Maloney simply walked up behind him and without any pause she swung the big frozen leg of lamb high in the air and brought it down as hard as she could on the back of his head.”
situational irony
verbal irony
dramatic irony
IRONY: “‘Please eat it. Personally I couldn’t touch a thing, certainly not what’s been in the house when he was here. But it’s all right for you. It’d be a favor to me if you’d eat it up.”
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
IRONY: “‘Personally, I think it’s right here on the premises.’ / ‘Probably right under our very noses.’”
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
IRONY: “‘It’s the old story,’ he said. ‘Get the weapon and you’ve got the man.’”
verbal irony
dramatic irony
situational irony
IRONY: “‘Whoever done it, they’re not going to be carrying a thing like that around with them longer than they need.”
verbal irony
situational irony
dramatic irony
Which literary device is most evident in the title, "Lamb to the Slaughter," given the events of the story?
Allusion, referencing a famous biblical story.
Hyperbole, because the event is exaggerated.
Personification, giving the lamb human qualities.
Irony, because the "lamb" is both the victim & murder weapon
The lamb symbolizes Mary Maloney's initial innocence and vulnerability.
false
true
The lamb symbolizes Patrick Maloney's strength and power over his wife.
true
false
The lamb symbolizes the sacrifice Mary makes for her husband.
false
true
