Exploring The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

Matilda, a woman dissatisfied with her modest life, borrows a necklace from a friend to attend a prestigious ball. After losing the necklace, she and her husband replace it with a costly replica, leading to years of hardship. Eventually, Matilda learns the original necklace was a fake, worth much less than the replacement.

What was Mathilde's social status at the beginning of the story?

• She was born into a family of clerks.

• She was born into a wealthy family.

• She was born into a noble family.

• She was born into a family of merchants.

Why did Mathilde feel unhappy despite her husband's efforts?

• She wanted to travel the world.

• She was unhappy with her children.

• She desired luxuries and a higher social status.

• She wanted to become a famous actress.

What did Mathilde's husband bring home that caused her distress?

• A bouquet of flowers

• An invitation to a prestigious event

• A diamond necklace

• A new dress

How much money did Mathilde ask for to buy a suitable dress?

• 500 Francs

• 400 Francs

• 300 Francs

• 200 Francs

From whom did Mathilde borrow the diamond necklace?

• Her neighbor

• Her sister

• Her mother

• Her friend Madame Forestier

How did Mathilde feel at the ball?

• She felt ignored.

• She felt tired and wanted to leave early.

• She felt like the most beautiful and admired woman.

• She felt out of place.

What happened to the necklace after the ball?

• Mathilde returned it to Madame Forestier.

• Mathilde lost it.

• Mathilde sold it.

• Mathilde gave it to her husband.

How much did the replacement necklace cost?

• 36,000 Francs

• 40,000 Francs

• 20,000 Francs

• 30,000 Francs

How long did it take Mathilde and her husband to repay the debt for the replacement necklace?

• 10 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

• 15 years

What was the true value of the original necklace?

• 500 Francs

• 5,000 Francs

• 10,000 Francs

• 50,000 Francs