The Necklace - Comprehension Questions

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

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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?

• a. She enjoys working.

• b. She has simple needs.

• c. She cares primarily about her husband.

• d. She cares primarily about material things.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

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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.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

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

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

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CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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

• relief

• honor

• sincerity

• satisfaction

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

In 'The Necklace,' what is Madame Loisel’s attitude toward the sacrifices that she and her husband must make as they work to replace the necklace?

• gracious and happy

• angry and resentful

• enthusiastic and eager

• determined and courageous

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

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Which excerpt from 'The Necklace' best supports the answer to Part A?

• Unable to afford jewelry, she dressed simply: but she was as wretched as a déclassée, for women have neither caste nor breeding—in them beauty, grace, and charm replace pride of birth.

• All these things that another woman of her class would not even have noticed, tormented her and made her angry. The very sight of the little Breton girl who cleaned for her awoke rueful thoughts and the wildest dreams in her mind.

• She danced enraptured—carried away, intoxicated with pleasure, forgetting everything in this triumph of her beauty and the glory of her success, floating in a cloud of happiness formed by all this homage, all this admiration, all the desires she had stirred up—by this victory so complete and so sweet to the heart of a woman.

• Madame Loisel came to know the awful life of the poverty-stricken. However, she resigned herself to it with unexpected fortitude. The crushing debt had to be paid. She would pay it.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.11-12.1

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CCSS.RL.9-10.2