"The Necklace"

Which city is the setting for "The Necklace"?

• London
• Paris
• Rome
• New York

The main character is portrayed as ________ and __________.

• pretty, charming
• sad, homely     
• simple, polite
• unattractive, obnoxious

At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

• her marriage
• her desire to be wealthy
• her poor health
• her wish for more friends

What is the POV (point of view) of the story?

• 1st person
• 2nd person
• 3rd person omniscient
• 3rd person objective

What literary technique is illustrated by this passage from Maupassant's story?

"She would have so loved to charm, to be envied, to be admired and sought after."

• allusion

• symbolism

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

Which of the following is shown in the quote below? "Instead of being delighted, as her husband had hoped, she flung the invitation petulantly across the table murmuring."

• irony

• simile

• metaphor

• allusion

What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?

• She enjoys working.
• She has simple needs. 
• She cares most about her relationships.
• She cares most about material things.

What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?

• He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
• He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.
• He cares too much about unimportant things.
• He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

• equality
• companionship
• sympathy
• envy

Who is the protagonist of " The Necklace"?

• Madame Loisel

• Madame Forstier

• Guy de Maupassant

• Monsieur Loisel