British Culture
A staple of British Cuisine, especially when mushed.
Peas
What does slaughter mean
to kill an animal for food
What was the name of the author
What is the full name of the policeman's wife
Mary Maloney
Why did Mary cook the lamb leg?
To hide the weapon and destroy the evidence
The way people in the story say "Hello"
Hullo
What does Placid mean?
pleasantly calm or peaceful
What is Roald Dahl’s most famous book?
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
What is the name of the senior policeman who we first see in the story
Patrick Maloney
What did Mary and Patrick drink at the beginning of the story?
Soda Water and Whiskey
Common name for the meat of sheep under two years of age
Lamb
What does peculiar mean?
Strange or unusual
Where were Roald Dahl's parents from
Norway
How many months along was Mary?
6 months
What items did Mary buy from the grocery store?
Peas and Cheesecake
A meal eaten in the evening
Supper
What does congealed mean?
To turn from liquid to solid
Where was Roald Dahl born
Llandaff, Cardiff, Wales.
Name of the Sergeant who was investigating Mr. Maloney's murder.
Jack Noonan
What did Mary do in order to have an alibi when the police came?
Went to the store and spoke to the grocer, pretending to buy groceries for dinner
Alcoholic beverage of choice for the standard high ranking British Senior Police officer
Whisky
What does Amber mean?
A yellowish, brownish translucent colour
When was Roald Dahl Born
September 13th 1916
What is the name of the grocer that Mary visits
Sam
What variety of potatoes did Sam recommend to Mary
Idaho Potatoes