The Necklace

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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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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What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?

• He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
• He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.
• He cares too much about unimportant things.
• He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

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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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Which of the following is a direct effect of Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?

• a bitter quarrel with Madame Forestier
• divorce from Monsieur Loisel
• the couple's move from the city to the countryside
• a life of poverty and hard physical labor

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the story's ending?

• metaphor
• irony
• flashback
• point of view

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Which of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?

• Be happy with what you have. 
• Be honest and tell the truth.
• If you borrow something, take care of it.
• Rich people shouldn't share what they have with anyone.

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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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Who is the Protagonist of " The Necklace"? 

• Madame Loisel
• Madame Forstier
• Guy de Maupassant 
• Monsieur Loisel

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Which of the following statements best summarizes “The Necklace”?

• a. A woman who wants to make a good impression goes to a dance.

• b. An expensive necklace is lost and needs to be replaced.

• c. A woman buys an expensive dress and borrows a diamond necklace.

• d. In pursuit of recognition, a woman is driven to financial ruin.

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