by flatley.tyler
Step into the world of Roald Dahl’s ‘Lamb to the Slaughter,’ where suspense and dark humor blend seamlessly. This quiz will challenge your understanding of the story’s key elements, characters, and unexpected plot twists. Sharpen your memory and dive into the intricacies of this gripping narrative. Good luck!
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Lamb to the Slaughter Quiz Questions Overview
1. Who is the author of ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’?
Roald Dahl
Agatha Christie
Edgar Allan Poe
Arthur Conan Doyle
2. What is the main character’s name in ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’?
Mary Maloney
Jane Marple
Emma Watson
Hannah Baker
3. What is Mary Maloney’s initial reaction to her husband’s news?
Shock and disbelief
Anger and rage
Joy and relief
Indifference
4. What does Mary use to kill her husband?
A knife
A gun
A frozen leg of lamb
A candlestick
5. What does Mary do with the murder weapon after killing her husband?
Hides it in the basement
Throws it in the river
Cooks it and serves it to the detectives
Buries it in the garden
6. What is Patrick Maloney’s profession?
Doctor
Police detective
Lawyer
Journalist
7. How does Mary establish her alibi?
Calls her friend to chat
Goes to the grocery store
Visits her neighbor
Goes to a movie
8. What is the main theme of ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’?
Justice
Betrayal
Love
Revenge
9. How do the detectives react to the meal Mary serves them?
They refuse to eat it
They find it suspicious
They eat it without suspicion
They find it delicious but suspicious
10. What genre does ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’ fall under?
Romance
Science Fiction
Horror
Crime/Mystery
11. What is the significance of the title ‘Lamb to the Slaughter’?
It refers to a sacrificial lamb
It symbolizes innocence
It represents the murder weapon and the victim
It has no particular significance
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