Short Stories

Which of the following is symbolic in the story, "The Necklace?"

• the diamond necklace

• blue suede shoes

• the invitation to the ball

• a purse

In "Thank You, Ma'm" the climax occurs when--

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger $20 to buy blue suede shoes.

• Roger sees the exit door and contemplates running out of Mrs. Jones's house.

• Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's pocketbook.

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger food and shelter.

True or False: In "Thank You, Ma'am" Mrs. Luella Jones gives Roger $10.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is symbolic in the story, "Thank You, Ma'm?"

• the diamond necklace

• blue suede shoes

• the invitation to the ball

• a shabby coat

In "The Necklace," Madame Loisel's happiness is dependent on valuable possessions/luxuries; the dangers of greed and materialism led to an unhappy life of misery. What is this an example of?

• allusion

• figurative language

• bad luck

• theme

Who is Esperanza referring to in the following quote, "I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window."

• her mother

• her great grandmother

• her sister

• her aunt

In which of the following stories did two sworn enemies become friends?

• "The Most Dangerous Game"

• "The Necklace"

• "The Gift of the Magi"

• "The Interlopers"

In which of the following stories did someone become so perfect at something that it became boring?

• "The Necklace"

• "The Gift of the Magi"

• "The Lottery"

• "The Most Dangerous Game"

In which of the following stories did a woman obsess over material things (clothes, jewelry, etc.)?

• "The Interlopers"

• "The Gift of the Magi"

• "The Necklace"

• "The Lottery"

In which of the following stories did a community stone a person to death?

• "The Most Dangerous Game"

• "The Lottery"

• "The Interlopers"

• "The Necklace"