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Fully explain a conflict in the story. Be specific!

Fully explain the symbolism of the lamb in the story.

IRONY: “‘Whoever done it, they’re not going to be carrying a thing like that around with them longer than they need.”

dramatic irony

verbal irony

situational irony

IRONY: “‘It’s the old story,’ he said. ‘Get the weapon and you’ve got the man.’”

dramatic irony

situational irony

verbal irony

IRONY: “‘Personally, I think it’s right here on the premises.’ / ‘Probably right under our very noses.’”

dramatic irony

verbal irony

situational 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: “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

dramatic irony

verbal irony

The story is primarily developed through the use of

chronological sequence

detailed examples

stastics

compare and contrast

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:

package

stone

envelope

book

A central idea of the text is

loving too fiercely can be dangerous.

lamb is delicious.

people can find happiness by admitting the truth.

cops should be offered refreshments while they investigate

“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:

betrayal

good vs. evil

life and death

justice

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

illustrate the familiarity Mary has with the police officers

continue an ongoing struggle within Mary.

create a feeling of ease for the audience.

establish a sense of isolation for Mary.

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:

has lost touch with reality.

had a stroke

is experiencing morning sickness

is comfortable in her current situation

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).

peaceful

tragic

lonely

restless

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

serene

upset

dangerous

scheming