The Necklace Reading Questions

Madame Loisell is unhappy at the beginning of the story because

• She wishes she were pretty and charming

• She does not like her husband

• She wishes she had wealth and luxuries

• She does not like housework

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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 is Madame Loisel's motivation for borrowing the necklace from her friend?

• She wants to appear elegant and well dressed at the party

• She wants to add glamour to the old dress she has to wear

• She likes her friend's jewelry better than her own

• She does not want to appear too dressed up at the party

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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 inference can you make about why the Loisels are so willing to replace the necklace?

• They are embarrassed by the situation

• They want everyone to think highly of them

• They are trying to trick Madame Forestier

• They want to keep the necklace for themselves

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What unexpected plot twist occurs at the end of the story?

• Madame Forestier learns that the Loisels have been paying off a debt

• MonsierLoisel goes into debt to pay off the necklace

• Madame Loisel learns that the necklace she borrowed was fake

• Madame Forestier immediately recognizes Madame Loisel

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?

• At Madame Forestier's house

• On a trip to London

• During a visit to the library

• Sometime between leaving the ball and returning home

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which event DID NOT happen in the story?

• Loisel borrows money from every possible source

• Loisel borrows money from loan sharks

• Loisel steals money from his boss

• Loisel uses his father's inheritance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Where does the story take place?

• London

• Paris

• Rome

• New York

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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

• She cares more about material things

• She has simple needs

• She enjoys working

• She cares most about her relationships

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What does theme add to a story?

• A sense of location.

• An important message.

• Motivation for the characters.

• Dialogue for the characters.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

A story's main theme might be difficult to figure out because:

• Authors rarely want the reader to figure it out

• It has little to do with plot, characters, and other story elements

• Only complicated, adult stories have themes

• It is rarely stated explicitly

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2