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

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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 conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?

• He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
• He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.
• He cares too much about unimportant things.
• He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

• equality
• companionship
• sympathy
• envy

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?

• at Madame Forestier's house
• during a visit to the library
• on a trip to London
• sometime leaving the ball

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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 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

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Choose the order in which these events happen in Maupassant's story. 
Madame Loisel borrows the necklace.
Madame Loisel meets Madame Forestier on the Champs Elysees.
Monsieur Loisel receives an invitation for a reception at the Ministry. 
Madame Loisel writes her friend a letter to explain the delay  in returning the necklace.

• IV, I, III, II
• III, I, IV, II
• III, II, I, IV
• II, IV, I, III

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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

• metaphor
• irony
• flashback
• point of view

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Which best describes Madame Loisel's feelings at the end of the story? 

• happiness
• indifference
• astonishment
• fear

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the POV (point of view) of the story?

• 1st person
• 2nd person
• 3rd person omniscient
• 3rd person objective

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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 of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?

•  Pride can lead to one's downfall.
• Honesty is best even when it may be difficult.
• Appearances can be deceiving.
• Loaning personal items to others is never wise.

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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