Plot Points
At the beginning of the story, what is Mary Maloney doing?
Waiting for her husband to come home.
Using context clues, what is the meaning of the word bewildered
Perplexed, confused.
Question #7 - The point of view from which the story is told is...
Third person - using he, she, him, they.
This character is a pregnant, seemingly devoted wife who turns into a murderer
Mary Maloney
What does the acronym HOT stand for in HOT questions?
Higher order thinking
What does Patrick Maloney tell Mary that shocks her?
He tells her he is leaving her.
What is the meaning of tranquil in paragraph 3?
Peaceful, relaxing.
Question #2 - What is the main idea of the paragraph?
B - Her life revolves around her husband.
He is a police detective and the unsuspecting victim of his wife’s deadly plan
Patrick Maloney
What format should you follow when responding to a constructed response?
Claim
Data
Warrant
Data
Warrant
What is the murder weapon in the story?
A frozen leg of lamb
What is the meaning of the word premises?
House or building; property
Question #3 - Which quote supports the main idea of paragraph #2?
B
These two detectives unknowingly help destroy the murder weapon by eating it.
Sar. Jack Noonan and Officer O'Malley
What should you NEVER include in a constructed response?
The words "I", me, or my
How does Mary dispose of the murder weapon?
She serves it to the police.
Define the word consoling (paragraph 108).
Comfort
Question #5 - The author's purpose for writing the story is...
C - to show things are not always as they appear on the outside
This character, the story's murder victim, worked as a police detective before his untimely death.
Patrick Maloney
How many quotes/pieces of evidence do you need in your constructed response?
Two
What is ironic about the police investigation?
They suspect Mary is guilty but can't prove it.
Define the word exasperate (paragraph 101)
Intensely irritated
Question #6 - A generalization (general statement made from inferences) one could make about Mary Maloney is…
B - she always wanted things to appear perfect.
This character loves her husband deeply but is betrayed by him when he reveals he is leaving her.
Mary Maloney
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