'The Necklace'

At the beginning of "The Necklace," why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?

• Her husband is unkind.

• She longs to be wealthy.

• Her health is often poor.

• She longs for more friends.

At the beginning of "The Necklace," what is the most likely conclusion that readers can draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she desires?

• She enjoys working.

• She has simple needs.

• She cares primarily about her husband.

• She cares primarily about material things.

In "The Necklace," what does Monsieur Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about his character?

• He cares deeply about his wife's happiness.

• He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.

• He cares far too much about material things.

• He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

In "The Necklace," what decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the lost necklace?

• They decide to replace it.

• They decide to flee the country.

• They decide to buy a cheap imitation.

• They decide to admit they lost the necklace.

In "The Necklace," what long-term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisels' lives?

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.

• The loss of the necklace brings the Loisels closer together and makes their marriage stronger.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to go into debt, live in poverty, and work at multiple jobs.

What is the most likely meaning of refinement as it is used in this sentence? Use context clues to help you. His refinement was obvious when he stood to open the door and help the elderly woman find her seat in the dining room.

• wisdom and judgment

• education and knowledge

• agility and physical strength

• politeness and good manners

If a song can correctly be described as exquisite, then which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of exquisite.

• The singing was quite nice.

• The band played skillfully.

• The music was strikingly beautiful.

• The lyrics recounted a fascinating story.

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to homage?

• relief

• honor

• sincerity

• satisfaction

Read this excerpt from "The Necklace." This episode occurs as the Loisels get ready to leave the party. He brought her wraps so that they could leave and put them around her shoulders-the plain wraps from her everyday life whose shabbiness jarred with the elegance of her evening dress. She felt this and wanted to escape quickly so that the other women, who were enveloping themselves in their rich furs, wouldn't see her. Loisel held her back. "Wait a minute. You'll catch cold out there. I'm going to call a cab." But she wouldn't listen to him and went hastily downstairs. What underlying meaning does the coat most likely represent in this story?

• Madame Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life

• Madame Loisel's failure to appreciate the good things in life.

• Madame Loisel's ecstatic enjoyment of the good things in life.

• Madame Loisel's indifference to her own health and well-being.

In "The Necklace," how does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?

• He is embarrassed by his wife's plain clothing.

• He despises the party and the people who attend it.

• He becomes tired and bored with the party after a while.

• He enjoys the party thoroughly and does not want to leave.