The Necklace

At the beginning of "The Necklace" what is the reason for Madame Loisel's constant suffering?

• Her marriage

• Her desperate wish to be wealthy

• Her failing health

• Her wish for more friends

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What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel based on the life she craves?

• She enjoys working

• She cares most about her relationships

• She has simple needs

• She is materialistic and wishful

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Madame Loisel admires a society that values, above all,

• a work ethic.

• money and possessions.

• family.

• art.

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Madame Loisel treats her husband with

• gentleness

• affection

• resentment

• appreciation

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What can you conclude about Madame Loisel's husband based on his treatment of her?

• He cares a great deal about his wife's happiness

• He is tired of having to listen to her complaints

• He cares too much about trifles

• He enjoys going to fancy receptions with her.

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Which quotation best reveals Monsieur Loisel's attitude toward Madame Loisel?

• "What's the matter? You've really been very strange these last few days."

• "Wait--you silly thing"

• "Well, all right, then. I'll give you four hundred francs. But try to get something really nice."

• "You must really write your friend," he said, "and tell her that you've broken the clasp and that you're getting it repaired."

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Why is Madame Loisel "filled with terrible anguish" when she asks to borrow the necklace?

• She is humiliated at having to borrow the necklace

• She dreads going to the reception

• She lacks confidence in her beauty

• Madame Forestier gives her too many pieces to choose from

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Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier is characterized by

• equality

• companionship

• sympathy

• envy

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The theme of "The Necklace" concerns the danger of

• attaching importance to wealth.

• trying to escape one's fate.

• getting too deeply into debt.

• giving in to a spouse's demands.

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"The Necklace" has a _____________________ at the end

• a happy ending

• a plot twist

• a fight

• a sad ending

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