The Necklace Comprehension Questions

Front

Why does Mathilde want to leave the ball quickly?

Back

To keep people from noticing her poor coat.

Front

Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?

Back

Sometime leaving the ball.

Front

What does not happen to the Loisels?

Back

Loisel steals money from his boss.

Front

How did the Loisels’ plan to replace the necklace affect their lives?

Back

They worked hard and lived cheaply to get out of debt.

Front

What was the original price the jeweler wanted for an identical necklace?

Back

40,000 francs.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Necklace'?

Back

The dangers of vanity and the consequences of pride.

Front

How does Mathilde's desire for wealth affect her life?

Back

It leads to her downfall and years of hardship.

Front

What lesson can be learned from Madame Loisel's experience?

Back

True happiness does not come from material possessions.

Front

What role does pride play in Mathilde's decisions?

Back

It drives her to borrow the necklace and later to hide her poverty.

Front

How does the story illustrate the concept of irony?

Back

Mathilde's desire for a luxurious life leads to her living in poverty.