The Necklace

What is the setting of the story?

• 1700s England

• 1700s Paris

• 1800s England

• 1800s Paris

Which list contains all three main characters from the story?

• Mme. Loisel, M. Loisel, and Mme. Forestier

• M. Ramponneau, the men at the party, and Mme. Loisel

• The Minister of Education, M. Loisel, and Mme. Loisel

• Mme. Forestier, M. Loisel, The Minister of Education

What is the beginning of the rising action?

• The Loisels live in a comfortable home

• The necklace was fake the whole time

• Mme. Loisel borrows the necklace

• Mme. Loisel loses the necklace

In the beginning of the story, why is Mme. Loisel unhappy?

• She has too many pleasantries and wants a simpler life.

• She hates her husband.

• She wants to put in hard work to acquire more items.

• She desires to be rich.

How does Madame Loisel react to the party invitation?

• She is delighted.

• She is upset because she doesn't have anything to wear.

• She is upset because she hates the Minister of Education.

• She is upset because she has lost the necklace.

What does M. Loisel's actions throughout the story suggest about him?

• That he doesn't really like Mme. Loisel.

• That he really knows where the necklace is.

• That he is having an affair with Mme. Forestier.

• That he is a loving and caring husband.

After the necklace is lost, the story states that Mme. Loisel "plays her part with sudden heroism." What does she begin doing that is considered heroic?

• She works hard and uncomplainingly.

• She finds the necklace.

• She reveals to Mme. Forestier that the necklace is lost.

• She saves Mme. Forestier from falling in the frozen river.

Which one of the characters is upset with their life and wishes to be rich?

• Madame Forestier

• Madame Loisel

• Monsieur Loisel

Which one of the characters is content with life. Enjoys what they have.

• Madame Forestier

• Madame Loisel

• Monsieur Loisel

Which one of the characters has the night of her life at the party?

• Madame Forestier

• Madame Loisel

• Monsieur Loisel