The Necklace Selection Test by Guy de Maupassant
English
9th - 10th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively assesses students' understanding of Guy de Maupassant's classic short story "The Necklace" at a 9th-10th grade level. The questions evaluate multiple layers of literary analysis, beginning with basic comprehension of plot events and character motivations, then progressing to more sophisticated skills including character analysis, theme identification, and literary technique recognition. Students must demonstrate their ability to analyze character development through both direct and indirect characterization, understand irony and its effects, interpret author's purpose in specific passages, and synthesize textual evidence to draw conclusions about character traits and relationships. The quiz also reinforces essential vocabulary in context and tests knowledge of fundamental literary terminology such as protagonist, static versus dynamic characters, and characterization methods. To succeed, students need strong reading comprehension skills, the ability to make inferences from textual evidence, and a solid foundation in literary analysis techniques. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying 9th and 10th grade English literature. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a summative evaluation after completing the story, a comprehensive review tool before exams, or a formative assessment to gauge student understanding of key literary concepts. Teachers can use this quiz to identify students who may need additional support with character analysis or thematic interpretation, while also reinforcing critical reading skills that transfer to other literary works. The blend of comprehension, analysis, and vocabulary questions makes it suitable for homework assignments or in-class assessments. This quiz aligns with Common Core standards RL.9-10.1 (citing textual evidence), RL.9-10.2 (determining themes), RL.9-10.3 (analyzing character development), and RL.9-10.4 (determining word meanings), providing teachers with valuable data on student progress toward these essential learning objectives.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
At the beginning of “The Necklace,” what is the main cause of Madame Loisel’s constant unhappiness?
her turbulent marriage
her desperate longing to be wealthy
her weakness and failing health
her loneliness and isolation
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What literary technique is used in the following passage from “The Necklace”?
Instead of being delighted, as her husband had hoped, she tossed the invitation on the table and muttered, annoyed: “What do you expect me to do with that?”
irony
flashback
direct characterization
indirect characterization
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
From her thoughts, speeches, and behavior, we can conclude that Madame Loisel admires a society that values, above all,
a work ethic.
money and possessions.
family and friends.
creativity and the arts.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Based on the life that Madame Loisel craves, what can you conclude about her character?
She wants to help those less fortunate.
She cares most about her relationships.
She is realistic and sincere.
She is self-centered and materialistic.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can you conclude about the personality of Madame Loisel’s husband, based on his treatment of her?
He is patient and tolerant, and he cares a great deal about his wife’s happiness.
He is impatient and has grown tired of listening to his wife’s complaints.
He is petty and cares too much about trifles.
He is pleasure-loving and enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which quotation best reveals Monsieur Loisel’s attitude toward his wife?
“What’s the matter? You’ve really been very strange these last few days.”
“Wait—you silly thing!”
“I’ll give you four hundred francs. But try to get something really nice.”
“You must write to your friend,” he said, “and tell her that you’ve broken the clasp of the necklace and that you’re getting it mended.”
Tags
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Why does Madame Loisel feel “anguish” when she asks to borrow the necklace?
She is humiliated at having to borrow the necklace.
She dreads going to the reception
She lacks confidence in her beauty.
Madame Forestier gives her too many pieces to choose from.
Tags
CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
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