The Necklace - Worksheet

Madame Loisel's behavior in 'The Necklace' is motivated by her desire for:

• wealth and luxury

• adventure and excitement

• knowledge and wisdom

• power and influence

What does the word 'inscrutable' mean?

• Easy to understand

• Impossible to understand or interpret

• Full of joy

• Shocked or astonished.

What does the word 'exult' mean?

• To show or feel a lively triumphant joy

• To be confused

• To be sad

• To be angry

What was the amount Mathilde thought she could spend on a dress?

• 100 francs

• 200 francs

• 300 francs

• 400 francs

Madame Loisel's husband suggested she wear ______ instead of jewels.

• flowers

• a simple dress

• a shawl

• nothing

Fill in the blank: The word 'ecstatic' means very happy or ________.

• ecstatic

• sad

• angry

• bored

What did the couple do when they couldn't find a cab?

• They walked to their destination.

• They waited for another cab.

• They called a friend for a ride.

• They rented a bike.

Where did they find a nightprowling carriage?

• In the forest

• On the street

• In the garage

• At the museum

What was the husband's reaction when he learned about the missing necklace?

• He was angry and frustrated.

• He was calm and understanding.

• He was indifferent and unconcerned.

• He was supportive and reassuring.

What actions did the husband take after failing to find the necklace?

• He reported it to the police

• He searched the house again

• He bought a new necklace

• He confessed to losing it