Question

why does mary go to the grocery store after the murder?
standard: ela.e1.aor.1.1

○ to pretend nothing happened and create an alibi
○ to calm herself down with a errand and task
○ to get rid of the murder weapon
○ to call the police

Explanation:

This question refers to the short story Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl. After murdering her husband, Mary Maloney goes to the grocery store to act normally, purchase items, and have the grocer witness her presence—this creates a false alibi to make it seem she was not home during the time of the murder, pretending nothing was amiss.

Answer:

To pretend nothing happened and create an alibi