the necklace

Why is Matilde Loisel unhappy early in her marriage?

• She wishes she were rich and had more possessions
• Her husband doesn't love her
• She didn't have a degree and she couldn't get a job. 
• She wishes she were prettier

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Why is Matilde "filled with terrible anguish" when she decides to borrow a necklace?

• She doesn't think she is beautiful enough 
• She is embarrassed that she has to borrow jewelry
• She doesn't really want to go to the party
• There are to many necklaces to choose from

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After the party the husband spends most of his time

• talking
• sleeping
• dancing
• searching

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CCSS.RL.6.3

Which one of these does not happen?

• Loisel borrows money from every possible source
• Loisel does business with loan sharks
• Loisel steals money from his boss
• Loisel uses his father's inheritance

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CCSS.W.6.9A

At the end of the story it is clear that

• Mdme. Forestier has 2 diamond necklaces
• Mdme. Forestier purposely tricked Mathidle
• The Loisel's will soon become very wealthy
• The Loisel's suffered needlessly

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CCSS.W.6.9A

At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

• her marriage
• her desire to be wealthy
• her poor health
• her wish for more friends

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CCSS.RL.6.2

At first Mathilde does not want to go to the ball because she did not have a dress or

• a necklace

• a sports car

• a date

• an invitation

To repay for the loss of the necklace, Which one of these do Mathilde and Loisel have to do?

• Borrow money from every possible source

• Sell the house

• Loisel steals money from his boss

• Beg on the street corners for money

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What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?

• She enjoys working.
• She has simple needs. 
• She cares most about her relationships.
• She cares most about material things.

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Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?

• at Madame Forestier's house
• during a visit to the library
• on a trip
• at the ball

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