Name ______________________________________ “Lamb to the Slaughter” Assessment Date: 1. Read the passage from the short story: "The room was warm and clean, the curtains drawn, the two table lamps alight--hers and the one by the empty chair opposite. On the sideboard behind her, two tall glasses, soda water, whiskey. Fresh ice cubes in the Thermos bucket." ⭐What is the setting based on this passage?⭐ A. B. The basement The living room C. The kitchen D. The patio in the backyard 2. Read the passage from the short story: "Now and again she would glance up at the clock, but without anxiety, merely to please herself with the thought that each minute gone by made it nearer the time when he would come. There was a slow smiling air about her, and about everything she did. The drop of a head as she bent over her sewing was curiously tranquil." ⭐What type of atmosphere is Roald Dahl trying to create here?⭐ A. B. Calm and comfortable Anxious and stressful C. Frightening and suspenseful D. Curious and unusual 3. At the beginning of the short story, what is a subtle piece of information the reader learns about Mary? A. B. C. D. Mary does not have a job. Mary is extremely controlling about everything in the house. Mary is six months pregnant. Mary is extremely angry Patrick is late. 4. What figurative term is being used in the following line of the short story: "[...] rocking it so the ice cubes tinkled against the side"? A. B. Personification Simile C. Onomatopoeia D. Alliteration 5. Read the sentence: "She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man, and to feel-almost as a sunbather feels the sun [...]". ⭐What does the word, "luxuriate" mean? ⭐ A. B. To own expensive items or materials To enjoy or to appreciate C. To complain or whine D. To keep warm when cold English, Oh My! 6. Read the passage from the short story: "She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man, and to feel-almost as a sunbather feels the sun-that warm male glow that came out of him to her when they were alone together. She loved him for the way he sat loosely in a chair, for the way he came in the door, or moved slowly across the room with long strides". ⭐What is the BEST conclusion can the reader make from this passage?⭐ A. B. C. D. Mary loves to do everything for Patrick. She loves how his nammers radiate as he does things. She respects how he carries himself when he meets people and walks into a room. Mary truly loves her husband, and he brings warmth to her life. 7. What line below best supports your answer from #6? A. B. C. D. “She loved intent, far look in his eyes as they rested in her [...]”. “When he came back, she noticed that the new drink was dark amber with the quantity of whiskey in it." "'I think it's a shame," she said, 'that when a policeman gets to be as senior as you, they keep him walking about on his feet all day'". D. "Her eyes waited on him for an answer, a smile, a little nod, but he made no sign." 8. Read the passage: "'Yes,' he said. 'I'm tired,' And as he spoke, he did an unusual thing. He lifted his glass and drained it in one swallow although there was still half of it, at least half of it left." ⭐Why is this line unusual?⭐ A. B. C. D. People do not fill a glass half full; they usually fill it to the top. Mary finds it unusual how tired Patrick is. A person does not normally drain an alcoholic drink in one sip. It is unusual the way Patrick is speaking to her. 9. Why do you think Roald Dahl mentions the ice cubes hitting the glass multiple times in the story? A. B. C. D. To bring reader into the story, while creating an effect and mood for the reader. To persuade the reader the drink has something to do with the situation. To show that Patrick Maloney is an alcoholic and drinks a lot. Roald Dahl wants the reader to understand the significance of their relationship. 10. Read the passage: "She moved uneasily in her chair, the large eyes still watching his face." ⭐How does Mary feel in this moment?⭐ A. B. Overjoyed Extremely excited C. Pathetic D. Uncomfortable English, Oh My! 11. Read the sentence: "She lowered herself back slowly into the chair, watching him all the time with those large, bewildered eyes." ⭐What does the word, "bewilder" mean? A. B. Wild with fury Confused C. Entertained D. Depressed and melancholy 12. Why do you think Roald Dahl does not tell the reader what Patrick Maloney confessed to Mary? All Dahl writes is, "And he told her". What is the purpose of this? A. To confuse the reader, and throw them off. B. To give the reader clear information about the events of the story. C. To create a level of suspense and the unknown for the reader. D. To scare the reader. 13. What does Roald Dahl want the reader to believe he told Mary? A. B. C. D. He lost his job, and he won't be able to support the family. He hurt someone, and now he feels guilty. He is leaving her, and he doesn't want the baby. He doesn't enjoy his job anymore, and that is why he is drinking so much. 14. Which line BEST supports what Patrick told Mary? A. B. C. D. "Sit down," he said. "Just for a minute, sit down." "I hope you won't blame me too much." "For God's sake, I'm going out." “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." 15. Which line BEST shows Patrick feels guilty about his decision? A. B. C. D. "Listen," "I've got something to tell you." "She noticed there was a little muscle moving near the corner of his left eye." "'I'll give you money and see you're looked after.'" "'But there needn't really be any fuss. I hope not anyway.'" 16. Read the passage: "When she walked across the room she couldn't feel her feet touching the floor. She couldn't feel anything--except a slight nausea and a desire to vomit. Everything was automatic now-down the steps to the cellar, the light switch, the deep freeze, the hand inside the cabinet taking hold of the first object it met." ⭐What emotion is Mary experiencing here?⭐ A. Excitement and joy B. Romantic and loved C. Calm and light-hearted D. Shock and surprise English, Oh My! 17. The leg of lamb is frozen solid. She might as well have hit him with a _______________. Complete the sentence. A. B. Steel club Bat C. Spanner D. Chair 18. After Mary hits Patrick over the head, she comes out of her shock. ⭐Which line best reveals this?⭐ A. B. C. D. "...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." "She came out slowly, feeling cold and surprised, and she stood for a while blinking at the body..." "All right then, they would have lamb for supper." "...the funny thing was that he remained standing there for at least four or five seconds gently swaying." 19. After Mary kills Patrick, what is she most worried about? A. B. C. D. What will happen to her and the baby. Hiding Patrick's body. Turning herself into the police. What friend she is going to tell first. 20. Read the passage: "On the other hand, what about the child? What were the laws about murderers with unborn children? Did they kill them both--mother and child? Or did they wait until the tenth month? What did they do?" ⭐What type of conflict is occurring here?⭐ A. B. Man vs. man Man vs. society C. Man vs. nature D. Man vs. self 21. Read the sentence: "Then she washed her hands and ran upstairs. before the mirror, tidied her hair, touched up her lips and face." She sat down ⭐What does the word, "tidied" mean?⭐ A. B. To borrow To make something C. To clean up D. To destroy 22. When Mary goes to the grocer, she has a conversation with Sam. He says to her, "Then how about meat, Mrs. Maloney?", and she responds, "No, I've got meat, thanks. I got a nice leg of lamb from the freezer." ⭐What two types of irony are taking place here?⭐ A. B. Situational and verbal irony Situational and dramatic irony C. Verbal and dramatic irony D. Verbal and dramatic irony English, Oh My! 23. Read the passage: "She put the parcel down on the table and went through into the living room; and when she saw him lying there on the floor with his legs doubled up and one arm twisted back underneath his body, it really was a shock. All the old love and longing for him welled up inside her, and she ran over to him, knelt down beside him, and began to cry her heart out. It was easy. No acting was necessary." ⭐Why does Mary "not have to act" when she finds Patrick on the floor?⭐ A. B. C. D. She was not acting in the first place. It really was not that shocking to find Patrick on the floor. Mary really did care for her husband and did love him. She cared more about making Patrick a meal and bringing home the groceries, her feelings are not affected at all. 24. Mary goes to the grocer, and she makes sure she has a conversation with Sam to create a/an: A. B. Lie Alibi C. Brave situation D. Setting 25. Why does Mary have the detectives drink whiskey? A. B. C. D. To blur their judgment and their search. She knows they are working hard and are thirsty. She is aware all the men like whiskey, and she is trying to be kind. It was Patrick’s favorite drink. 26. At the end of the story, which is a perfect example of verbal irony? A. "She could hear the footsteps on the gravel outside..." B. "'Oh dear me!' she cried. 'So it is!'" C. "One by one the others came in and were persuaded to take a little nip of whiskey." D. "'Probably right under our very noses. What do you think, Jack'" 27. Read the sentence: There was a good deal of hesitating among the four policemen, but they were clearly hungry…. Which is NOT a meaning for “hesitating”? A. B. Pause Delay C. Sprint D. Stall 28. Which is probably NOT a symbolic meaning of the title? A. B. C. D. Mary's name is symbolic from "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Mary is innocent like a lamb; she is gentle. The leg of lamb is literally used to slaughter Patrick. Mary is dependent on Patrick, and she cannot do anything on her own. 29. After reading the short story, the reader realizes the author mentions Patrick is a police officer to: A. B. C. D. To create the setting and plot. To create a conflict between Mary and her husband. To foreshadow the irony later on in the story. To create internal conflict within Patrick Maloney. 30. Read the line: “...but they were clearly hungry, and in the end they were persuaded to go into the kitchen and help themselves.” What does the word, “persuaded” mean? A. B. To give someone a gift C. To create a conflict between two people. To inform someone of information D. To convince someone to believe something. English, Oh My! KEY Name ______________________________________ “Lamb to the Slaughter” Assessment KEY Date: 1. Read the passage from the short story: "The room was warm and clean, the curtains drawn, the two table lamps alight--hers and the one by the empty chair opposite. On the sideboard behind her, two tall glasses, soda water, whiskey. Fresh ice cubes in the Thermos bucket." ⭐What is the setting based on this passage?⭐ A. B. The basement The living room C. The kitchen D. The patio in the backyard 2. Read the passage from the short story: "Now and again she would glance up at the clock, but without anxiety, merely to please herself with the thought that each minute gone by made it nearer the time when he would come. There was a slow smiling air about her, and about everything she did. The drop of a head as she bent over her sewing was curiously tranquil." ⭐What type of atmosphere is Roald Dahl trying to create here?⭐ A. B. Calm and comfortable Anxious and stressful C. Frightening and suspenseful D. Curious and unusual 3. At the beginning of the short story, what is a subtle piece of information the reader learns about Mary? A. B. C. D. Mary does not have a job. Mary is extremely controlling about everything in the house. Mary is six months pregnant. Mary is extremely angry Patrick is late. 4. What figurative term is being used in the following line of the short story: "[...] rocking it so the ice cubes tinkled against the side"? A. B. Personification Simile C. Onomatopoeia D. Alliteration 5. Read the sentence: "She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man, and to feel-almost as a sunbather feels the sun [...]". ⭐What does the word, "luxuriate" mean? ⭐ A. B. To own expensive items or materials To enjoy or to appreciate C. To complain or whine D. To keep warm when cold English, Oh My! 6. Read the passage from the short story: "She loved to luxuriate in the presence of this man, and to feel-almost as a sunbather feels the sun-that warm male glow that came out of him to her when they were alone together. She loved him for the way he sat loosely in a chair, for the way he came in the door, or moved slowly across the room with long strides". ⭐What is the BEST conclusion can the reader make from this passage?⭐ A. B. C. D. Mary loves to do everything for Patrick. She loves how his nammers radiate as he does things. She respects how he carries himself when he meets people and walks into a room. Mary truly loves her husband, and he brings warmth to her life. 7. What line below best supports your answer from #6? A. B. C. D. “She loved intent, far look in his eyes as they rested in her [...]”. “When he came back, she noticed that the new drink was dark amber with the quantity of whiskey in it." "'I think it's a shame," she said, 'that when a policeman gets to be as senior as you, they keep him walking about on his feet all day'". D. "Her eyes waited on him for an answer, a smile, a little nod, but he made no sign." 8. Read the passage: "'Yes,' he said. 'I'm tired,' And as he spoke, he did an unusual thing. He lifted his glass and drained it in one swallow although there was still half of it, at least half of it left." ⭐Why is this line unusual?⭐ A. B. C. D. People do not fill a glass half full; they usually fill it to the top. Mary finds it unusual how tired Patrick is. A person does not normally drain an alcoholic drink in one sip. It is unusual the way Patrick is speaking to her. 9. Why do you think Roald Dahl mentions the ice cubes hitting the glass multiple times in the story? A. B. C. D. To bring reader into the story, while creating an effect and mood for the reader. To persuade the reader the drink has something to do with the situation. To show that Patrick Maloney is an alcoholic and drinks a lot. Roald Dahl wants the reader to understand the significance of their relationship. 10. Read the passage: "She moved uneasily in her chair, the large eyes still watching his face." ⭐How does Mary feel in this moment?⭐ A. B. Overjoyed Extremely excited C. Pathetic D. Uncomfortable English, Oh My! 11. Read the sentence: "She lowered herself back slowly into the chair, watching him all the time with those large, bewildered eyes." ⭐What does the word, "bewilder" mean? A. B. Wild with fury Confused C. Entertained D. Depressed and melancholy 12. Why do you think Roald Dahl does not tell the reader what Patrick Maloney confessed to Mary? All Dahl writes is, "And he told her". What is the purpose of this? A. To confuse the reader, and throw them off. B. To give the reader clear information about the events of the story. C. To create a level of suspense and the unknown for the reader. D. To scare the reader. 13. What does Roald Dahl want the reader to believe he told Mary? A. B. C. D. He lost his job, and he won't be able to support the family. He hurt someone, and now he feels guilty. He is leaving her, and he doesn't want the baby. He doesn't enjoy his job anymore, and that is why he is drinking so much. 14. Which line BEST supports what Patrick told Mary? A. B. C. D. "Sit down," he said. "Just for a minute, sit down." "I hope you won't blame me too much." "For God's sake, I'm going out." “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." 15. Which line BEST shows Patrick feels guilty about his decision? A. B. C. D. "Listen," "I've got something to tell you." "She noticed there was a little muscle moving near the corner of his left eye." "'I'll give you money and see you're looked after.'" "'But there needn't really be any fuss. I hope not anyway.'" 16. Read the passage: "When she walked across the room she couldn't feel her feet touching the floor. She couldn't feel anything--except a slight nausea and a desire to vomit. Everything was automatic now-down the steps to the cellar, the light switch, the deep freeze, the hand inside the cabinet taking hold of the first object it met." ⭐What emotion is Mary experiencing here?⭐ A. Excitement and joy B. Romantic and loved C. Calm and light-hearted D. Shock and surprise English, Oh My! 17. The leg of lamb is frozen solid. She might as well have hit him with a _______________. Complete the sentence. A. B. Steel club Bat C. Spanner D. Chair 18. After Mary hits Patrick over the head, she comes out of her shock. ⭐Which line best reveals this?⭐ A. B. C. D. "...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." "She came out slowly, feeling cold and surprised, and she stood for a while blinking at the body..." "All right then, they would have lamb for supper." "...the funny thing was that he remained standing there for at least four or five seconds gently swaying." 19. After Mary kills Patrick, what is she most worried about? A. B. C. D. What will happen to her and the baby. Hiding Patrick's body. Turning herself into the police. What friend she is going to tell first. 20. Read the passage: "On the other hand, what about the child? What were the laws about murderers with unborn children? Did they kill them both--mother and child? Or did they wait until the tenth month? What did they do?" ⭐What type of conflict is occurring here?⭐ A. B. Man vs. man Man vs. society C. Man vs. nature D. Man vs. self 21. Read the sentence: "Then she washed her hands and ran upstairs. before the mirror, tidied her hair, touched up her lips and face." She sat down ⭐What does the word, "tidied" mean?⭐ A. B. To borrow To make something C. To clean up D. To destroy 22. When Mary goes to the grocer, she has a conversation with Sam. He says to her, "Then how about meat, Mrs. Maloney?", and she responds, "No, I've got meat, thanks. I got a nice leg of lamb from the freezer." ⭐What two types of irony are taking place here?⭐ A. B. Situational and verbal irony Situational and dramatic irony C. Verbal and dramatic irony D. Verbal and dramatic irony English, Oh My! 23. Read the passage: "She put the parcel down on the table and went through into the living room; and when she saw him lying there on the floor with his legs doubled up and one arm twisted back underneath his body, it really was a shock. All the old love and longing for him welled up inside her, and she ran over to him, knelt down beside him, and began to cry her heart out. It was easy. No acting was necessary." ⭐Why does Mary "not have to act" when she finds Patrick on the floor?⭐ A. B. C. D. She was not acting in the first place. It really was not that shocking to find Patrick on the floor. Mary really did care for her husband and did love him. She cared more about making Patrick a meal and bringing home the groceries, her feelings are not affected at all. 24. Mary goes to the grocer, and she makes sure she has a conversation with Sam to create a/an: A. B. Lie Alibi C. Brave situation D. Setting 25. Why does Mary have the detectives drink whiskey? A. B. C. D. To blur their judgment and their search. She knows they are working hard and are thirsty. She is aware all the men like whiskey, and she is trying to be kind. It was Patrick’s favorite drink. 26. At the end of the story, which is a perfect example of verbal irony? A. "She could hear the footsteps on the gravel outside..." B. "'Oh dear me!' she cried. 'So it is!'" C. "One by one the others came in and were persuaded to take a little nip of whiskey." D. "'Probably right under our very noses. What do you think, Jack?'" 27. Read the sentence: There was a good deal of hesitating among the four policemen, but they were clearly hungry…. Which is NOT a meaning for “hesitating”? A. B. Pause Delay C. Sprint D. Stall 28. Which is probably NOT a symbolic meaning of the title? A. B. C. D. Mary's name is symbolic from "Mary Had a Little Lamb". Mary is innocent like a lamb; she is gentle. The leg of lamb is literally used to slaughter Patrick. Mary is dependent on Patrick, and she cannot do anything on her own. 29. After reading the short story, the reader realizes the author mentions Patrick is a police officer to: A. B. C. D. To create the setting and plot. To create a conflict between Mary and her husband. To foreshadow the irony later on in the story. To create internal conflict within Patrick Maloney. 30. Read the line: “...but they were clearly hungry, and in the end they were persuaded to go into the kitchen and help themselves.” What does the word, “persuaded” mean? A. B. To give someone a gift C. To create a conflict between two people. To inform someone of information D. To convince someone to believe something. English, Oh My! Name _______________________________________ “Lamb to the Slaughter” Date; 1. 11. 21. 2. 12. 22. 3. 13. 23. 4. 14. 24. 5. 15. 25. 6. 16. 26. 7. 17. 27. 8. 18. 28. 9. 19. 29. 10. 20. 30.
