Lamb to the Slaughter

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

Lamb to the Slaughter

Comprehension questions:

Plot, Character, Language & Imagery

Lamb to the Slaughter

Questions resemble those you could expect during the test.

Story will also be used to explain the significance of Title, Themes, and the use of quotes. 

How would you describe the woman at the beginning of the story?

How does the husband treat his wife?

What do you think the husband has told the wife?

How do we know that the husband wants to leave the wife?

What is the Climax of the story?

Why is it important that Mrs Maloney is pregnant?

How does the way the story is told (perspective) influence your opinion of Mrs Maloney?

What does Mrs Maloney's giggle at the end of the story mean?

Do you think Mary will get away with the crime? Do you think she should?