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Lamb to the Slaughter review revised 2025

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