Lamb to the Slaughter
Mention the main characters in the story
Mary Maloney, her husband, the detectives
When is St Patrick's day?
March 17th
Who are the main characters?
Mr and Mrs Foster
What is culture?
Culture is the set of beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, language, and traditions that a group of people share and pass from one generation to another.
What does Patrick Maloney say to his wife when he arrives home?
He tells her he's going to leave her
Why is the "Super Bowl" called like that?
They wanted a cool name for the final game so they started calling it super, and the bowl is because of the shape of the stadiums
Why is Mrs Foster upset with her husband?
Because she has an obsession with being punctual and her husband is always delaying her on purpose.
What are some examples of culture?
Examples of culture include food, traditional clothing, music, language, celebrations, and customs.
How does Mary react when Patrick tells her the news?
She feels shocked but acts normally
Where does the Cheese rolling event take place? Explain the event.
In Cooper's Hill near Gloucester England. People have to chase a big round cheese down a very steep hill.
What happened when they went to the airport for the second time?
Before the second trip to the airport, Mrs. Foster realizes Mr. Foster is trapped in the elevator but ignores him and leaves for the airport.
How do people learn their culture?
People learn their culture from their families, schools, communities, and traditions.
What's Mary's alibi?
She decides to go to the grocery and pretend everything is fine. Then when the detectives arrive she serves the evidence for them to eat.
Where is Diwali celebrated?
In India
Explain Mr and Mrs Foster personalities
Mr. Foster is cruel and controlling, while Mrs. Foster is anxious about time but secretly resentful.
Why is culture important?
Culture is important because it helps people understand their identity and connect with others in their community.
How does she kill her husband?
She uses the frozen leg of lamb to hit him in the head
Where and when is thanksgiving celebrated?
In USA and Canada, in USA the fourth thursday of November, in Canada the 2nd monday in October.
What happened in the end?
Mr. Foster dies trapped in the elevator because Mrs. Foster leaves him there while she goes on her trip.
Can cultures change over time?
Yes, cultures can change as societies develop, new ideas appear, and people interact with other cultures