The Necklace

At the beginning of "The Necklace," why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?

• Her husband is unkind

• She longs to be wealthy

• Her health is often poor

• She longs for more friends

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At the beginning of "The Necklace," what is the most likely conclusion that readers can draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she desires?

• She enjoys working.

• She has simple needs.

• She cares primarily about her husband.

• She cares primarily about material things.

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In "The Necklace," what does Monsieur Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about the character?

• He cares deeply about his wife's happiness.

• He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.

• He cares far too much about material things.

• He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

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In "The Necklace,"what decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the lost necklace?

• They decide to replace it.

• They decide to flee the country.

• They decide to buy a cheap imitation.

• They decide to admit they lost the necklace.

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In "The Necklace," what long term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisel's lives?

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.

• The loss of the necklace brings the Loisel's closer together and makes their marriage stronger.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to go into debt, live in poverty, and work at multiple jobs.

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In "The Necklace," how does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?

• He is embarrassed by his wife's plain clothing.

• He despises the party and the people who attend it.

• He becomes tired and bored with the party after awhile

• He enjoys the party thoroughly and does not want to leave.

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In "The Necklace," what is Madame Loisel's attitude toward the sacrifices that she and her husband must make as they work to replace the necklace?

• gracious and happy

• angry and resentful

• enthusiastic and eager

• determined and courageous

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Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of "The Necklace"?

• People should beware of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.

• People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.

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

• People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.

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Which of the following events from "The Necklace" best illustrates situational irony?

• By trying to look rich enough to own a diamond necklace, madame Loisel winds up poorer than she was before.

• Madame Loisel is a great success at the party, even though the event is meant to honor her husband's boss.

• In order to please his wife, Monsieur Loisel agrees to pay more than the couple can afford for a dress.

• The Loisels are able to find a new necklace that looks exactly like the other one.

Which event demonstrates the surprise ending in "The Necklace"?

• Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had lost the necklace that her friend had lent her.

• Madame Loisel does not recognize her old friend Madame Loisel because Madame Loisel has aged so much.

• Madame Forestier tells Madame Loisel that the necklace that had been lost was a fake that was worth very little.

• Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had had a very hard life because she had to replace the lost necklace.

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