The Necklace

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

Which of the following IS a THEME of "The Necklace"?

• Pride will never lead to a person's downfall.

• Honesty is best even when it may be difficult.

• Appearances always tell the truth.

• Loaning personal items always turns out great

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.

Which of the following is a direct effect of Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?

• a bitter quarrel with Madame Forestier
• divorce from Monsieur Loisel
• the couple's move from the city to the countryside
• a life of poverty and hard physical labor

Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the story's ending?

• metaphor
• irony
• flashback
• point of view

At the end of the story it is clear that

• Mdme. Forestier has 2 diamond necklaces
• Mdme. Forestier purposely tricked Mathidle
• The Loisel's will soon become very wealthy
• The Loisel's suffered needlessly

Throughout the story Mathilde values

• love
• knowledge
• appearances
• family

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the story

• it is best to fake jewelry if you loose it
• to be content with what you have
• it is okay to lie if you have a good reason to
• borrowing things can end a friendship

Which of the following is the best summary statement of "The Necklace"

• a woman that wants to make a good impression goes to a dance
• an expensive necklace is lost and needs replacing
• wanting social recognition she sinks to a life of poverty
• a woman borrows a dress and buys an expensive necklace

Why is Matilde Loisel unhappy early in her marriage?

• She wishes she were rich and had more possessions
• Her husband doesn't love her
• She didn't have a degree and she couldn't get a job. 
• She wishes she were prettier