"The Necklace" part 2 Vocabulary Quiz

What does 'accumulations' mean in the context of 19th century literature?

• Something that has been gotten gradually
• A sudden increase
• A decrease over time
• A collection of antiques

Which word best describes a small room that leads to a larger one?

• Antechamber
• Anteroom
• Garret
• Convent

What does 'awry' mean when describing a character's appearance or situation in a novel?

• Turned or twisted to one side
• Perfectly aligned
• Symmetrical
• Orderly

In 19th century literature, what item of clothing might be referred to as 'breeches'?

• Short trousers fastened just below the knee
• Long skirts
• Fancy hats
• Silk gloves

What job would 'clerks' typically perform in a 19th century novel?

• Keep records and file papers
• Cook meals
• Drive carriages
• Tend gardens

What action is being described when a character is 'computing' in a story?

• Calculating
• Running
• Writing
• Sleeping

If a character 'consulted' someone in a novel, what did they do?

• Sought information or advice
• Insulted them
• Ignored them
• Hired them

What is a 'convent' in the context of 19th century literature?

• Christian community of nuns
• A type of school
• A government building
• A marketplace

When an author writes that a character 'conveyed' information, what does it mean?

• Communicated
• Hid
• Forgot
• Invented

What quality might be described as a 'delicacy' in 19th century writing?

• Fineness or intricacy of texture or structure
• Loudness
• Boldness
• Simplicity