illustrated tablesetting with a plate containing a large lamb-leg roast resting on a puddle of blood

Lamb to the Slaughter

by Roald Dahl

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Lamb to the Slaughter Overview Quiz

A routine, domestic dinner takes a dark turn in the short story "Lamb to the Slaughter" by Roald Dahl. Be sure you recall what happens and why by taking the eNotes quiz about this startling short story here.

  1. What happens to the murder weapon?

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  2. Where does Mary go to try to establish an alibi?

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  3. What is Mary Maloney's husband's job?

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  4. How does Mary murder Patrick?

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  5. What startling announcement does Patrick make to Mary?

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