lamb to the slaughter

What do you think the setting of the story is like? Where in the world do you think this takes place?

What do the police do when they arrive?

What makes Mary decide to cover up the murder?

3. List the things that Mary loves about her husband. What does this list tell you about her relationship with him?

1. Provide some descriptive words to show your first impressions of Mary Maloney.

Do you sympathize with the murderer in this story? Why?

What is the first sign that something is different that Thursday night?

Why do you think the policemen ''bought'' her story?

Explain in detail how she goes about covering up what she has done.

18. How do you feel when you read the ending - where the police eat the murder weapon?

Do you think Mary planned to murder her husband with the leg of lamb?

8. What do you think it was that Patrick told his wife? Explain why you think this.

Explain why this murder could be classed as a 'perfect murder'.