The Necklace

How can we describe Madame Loisel's character?

• She is greedy but cares for her husband

• She's materialistic

• She's grateful

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What does Monsieur (Mr) Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about his character?

• He cares about his wife and wants her to be happy

• He is irritated by his wife's complaints

• He loves his wife, but he isn't willing to sacrifice much for her

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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How does Monsieur (Mr) Loisel react to the party?

• He is delighted to see his wife happy and dances all night with her

• He gets jealous that his wife is getting attention from other men

• He becomes tired and bored

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

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What underlying meaning does the coat represent?

• Mrs. Loisel's failure to appreciate the good things she has

• Mrs. Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life

• The love that Mr. Loisel has for his wife

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What decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the necklace?

• be honest and tell the friend she lost it

• replace the necklace

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What is Madame Loisel's attitude toward the sacrifice that she and her husband must make as they work to replace the necklace?

• She is determined and courageous and works to pay it back

• She fails to take responsibility to pay back the money

• She forces her husband take on extra jobs to pay it all off while she does nothing

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

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What long-term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisels?

• The Loisel's end up growing closer together

• Madame Loisel eventually realizes that she enjoys working

• go into debt, live in poverty, work multiple jobs

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What is the main message of the story?

• People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.

• Always be honest

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(2 Answers) Which of the following examples illustrates situational irony?

• Madame Loisel is a great success at the party

• By trying to look rich, Madame Loisel ends up poorer than she was before.

• Madame Loisel buys a new dress and borrows a necklace from her friend.

• Madame Loisel, who dislikes work, must sacrifice her best years working to replace the lost necklace.

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At the end of the story, Madame Loisel learns that the necklace she replaced was fake and worth very little. What is the main effect of irony on the reader?

• The reader feels sympathy for the harsh life Madame Loisel unnecessarily led.

• The reader feels dislike towards people who aren't grateful for what they have

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

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