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Lamb to the Slaughter review revised 2025

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  • The author's primary purpose in writing this story is to...
    explore the unexpected capacity for evil.
    detail the steps of a crime.
    expose the flaws in police work.
    celebrate the institution of marriage.
  • The lamb symbolizes the sacrifice Mary makes for her husband.
    true
    false
  • The detailed description of the cozy living room in the opening paragraph establishes a tone of...
    tranquility and domestic stability.
    anxiety.
    suspense.
    immediate danger.
  • 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:
    book
    stone
    envelope
    package
  • 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).
    restless
    lonely
    tragic
    peaceful
  • The lamb symbolizes Mary Maloney's initial innocence and vulnerability.
    true
    false
  • 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
  • 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.”
    verbal irony
    dramatic irony
    situational irony
  • 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
    create a feeling of ease for the audience.
    establish a sense of isolation for Mary.
    continue an ongoing struggle within Mary.
    illustrate the familiarity Mary has with the police officers
  • The story is primarily developed through the use of
    detailed examples
    chronological sequence
    compare and contrast
    stastics
  • 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
    has lost touch with reality.
    had a stroke
    is comfortable in her current situation
  • Which statement best expresses a central idea of the text?
    People should never trust police.
    Domestic life leads to madness.
    Appearances can conceal a dark reality.
    Violence is a predictable behavior.
  • Which early detail foreshadows Patrick's betrayal/decision to leave Mary?
    Her plan to prepare a leg of lamb for dinner.
    Mary's constant desire to please him.
    The police car parked outside their home.
    His increasingly cold, short, and silent manner.
  • IRONY: “‘Personally, I think it’s right here on the premises.’ / ‘Probably right under our very noses.’”
    dramatic irony
    situational irony
    verbal irony
  • The story most strongly suggests that human nature includes a capacity for...
    immediate regret.
    deep honesty.
    forgiveness.
    shocking transformation.
  • IRONY: “‘Whoever done it, they’re not going to be carrying a thing like that around with them longer than they need.”
    situational irony
    verbal irony
    dramatic irony
  • IRONY: “‘It’s the old story,’ he said. ‘Get the weapon and you’ve got the man.’”
    situational irony
    dramatic irony
    verbal irony
  • The lamb symbolizes Patrick Maloney's strength and power over his wife.
    false
    true
  • The title "Lamb to the Slaughter" primarily uses which device?
    allusion
    metaphor
    alliteration
    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.”
    dramatic irony
    verbal 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.”
    dramatic
    situational
    verbal
  • The lamb symbolizes domestic peace.
    true
    false
  • “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:
    good vs. evil
    justice
    life and death
    betrayal
  • The lamb symbolizes the sacrifice Mary makes for her husband.
    false
    true
  • The contrast between Mary's calm, pregnant appearance and her violent act is an example of:
    Simile
    Onomatopoeia
    Situational Irony
    Repetition
  • A central idea of the text is
    lamb is delicious.
    people can find happiness by admitting the truth.
    appearances can hide dangerous realities or motives.
    cops should be offered refreshments while they investigate
  • 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
    scheming
    dangerous
    upset
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