The Necklace

At the end of the story, it is plain that

• the Loisels will soon become wealthy

• the Loisels have learned an important lesson about thrift

• the Loisels have suffered needlessly

• Mme. Forestier will help the Loisels

The narrator suggests that Mathilde’s problem is that she

• needs a job to give her self-worth

• was born into the wrong social class

• does not know how to spend her vast wealth

• does not really love her husband

Mathilde envies the social class and wealth of others because

• she was born wealthy but wants to be even wealthier

• she feels that she deserves a more beautiful life

• her husband is very demanding

• her friends encourage her to be a social climber

Mathilde borrows a necklace from Mme. Forestier because

• she does not have fine jewelry

• all of her jewels are in storage

• she does not want to wear real diamonds and risk losing them

• Mme. Forestier offers one, and Mathilde feels bad about refusing her kindness

In order to get the money to replace the necklace, the Loisels

• borrow all of it

• steal it

• borrow some, reduce their standard of living, and work hard

• work hard but do not reduce their standard of living

Mathilde seems happiest when she

• attends the big party

• gets the party invitation

• replaces the necklaced.

• finally pays off her debt

Mme. Forestier responds to Mathilde’s final revelation with

• cruel mockery

• compassion and generosity

• a scream of terror

• amazement

Which of the following statements best summarizes “The Necklace”?

• A woman who wants to make a good impression goes to a dance

• An expensive necklace is lost and needs to be replaced

• A woman buys an expensive dress and borrows a diamond necklace

• In pursuit of recognition, a woman is driven to financial ruin.

If you were summarizing “The Necklace,” you would mention a(n)

• rifle

• necklace made of fake diamonds

• Oriental tapestry

• expensive fur coat

Why don’t the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?

• They fear Mme. Forestier will mock them.

• They do not care what anyone thinks of them.

• The minister advises M. Loisel not to tell the truth.

• They are ashamed to admit their carelessness.