ESOL "The Necklace" Flashcard

Front

How long did Mathilde and her husband work to pay off the necklace?

Back

Ten years

Front

What kind of life did Mathilde Loisel want?

Back

A rich and luxurious life

Front

What did Mathilde and her husband do after losing the necklace?

Back

They replaced it with a real one

Front

What is Monsieur Loisel's job?

Back

A clerk

Front

Why was Mathilde unhappy with the invitation to the ball?

Back

She did not have a dress or jewelry.

Front

What is the main theme of 'The Necklace'?

Back

The dangers of vanity and the importance of honesty.

Front

Who is the author of 'The Necklace'?

Back

Guy de Maupassant

Front

What lesson does Mathilde learn by the end of the story?

Back

The value of hard work and the consequences of pride.

Front

What does the necklace symbolize in the story?

Back

Wealth, status, and the illusion of happiness.

Front

How does Mathilde's character change throughout the story?

Back

She goes from being vain and dissatisfied to being hardworking and humbled.