The Necklace

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

• her loneliness and isolation

• her turbulent marriage

• her weak and failing health

• her desperate longing to be wealthy

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Madame Loisel admires _________ above all

• money and possessions

• family and friends

• hard work

• creativity and the arts

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What literary technique does the author use to describe Mathilde at the beginning of the story?

• error

• flashback

• symbolism

• sarcasm

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Based on what Madame Loisel craves in the beginning, what can you conclude about her?

• She wants to help those less fortunate

• She is realistic and sincere

• She is self-centered and materialistic

• She cares most about her relationships

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7

Which of the following traits describes Mathilde's husband?

• impatient and annoyed

• tolerant and patience

• petty and materialistic

• pleasure-seeking

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

When Loisel says, “I’ll give you 400 francs. But try to get something really nice," it reveals

• his caring attitude

• his lack of empathy for Mathilde

• his intolerance for Mathilde

• his fortitude

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Why does Madame Loisel feel “anguish” when she asks to borrow the necklace?

• Madame Forestier give her too many pieces to choose from.

• She lacks confidence in her beauty.

• She dreads going to the reception.

• She is humiliated at having to borrow the necklace.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

• best friends; live similar lives

• Mathilde envies Forestier, finding it difficult to visit

• they enjoy each other's company equally

• Mathilde pitties Madame Forestier

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

What is an effect of losing the necklace?

• Loisel loses his job, too

• Mathilde moves back in with her parents

• The Loisels move out of the city

• Loisel gives up his father's inheritence

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

In the end, Mathilde is...

• capable of great strength

• terrified of her debt

• grateful to her husband

• still selfish

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CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.7