2.05 Quiz Study Guide

Why is Mathilde dismayed when her husband shows her the invitation to the ball at the palace of the Ministry in "The Necklace"?

• She thinks the people who will attend are beneath her class.

• She has nothing appropriate to wear to the formal ball.

• She thinks the people who will be at the ball will be unfriendly to her.

• She becomes nervous and anxious when she is in large crowds.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.7.3

What effect does Mathilde's losing the necklace have on the plot in "The Necklace"?

• It creates the conflict in the story because Mathilde has nothing to wear to the ball at the Ministry.

• It creates suspense in the story, making the characters and the reader wonder if the necklace will be found.

• It brings the action of the story to a quick resolution when Mathilde meets Madame Forestier in the street.

• It sets up the rising action when Mathilde breaks down and confesses to Madame Forestier that she lost the necklace.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.10

What can be inferred about why Mathilde's husband gets her an invitation to the ball in "The Necklace"?

• He thinks it will make her happy.

• He knows it will make her unhappy.

• He hopes to teach her a lesson.

• He is thinking only of himself and his own wishes.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.6.2

How is the theme of "reality can be much different than appearances" developed in "The Necklace"?

Select the two correct answers.

• Mathilde is not rich, but she appears to be so when she borrows the necklace.

• The necklace Mathilde thinks is made of diamonds turns out to be made of paste.

• Mathilde's husband is able to obtain an invitation to the ball, even though he is not rich.

• Mathilde ages after years of working hard to pay for the lost necklace.

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CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.7.2

How is the theme of "appearances can be deceiving" developed in "The Necklace"?

Select the two correct answers.

• Mathilde is not rich, but she appears to be so when she borrows the necklace.

• Mathilde borrows a necklace from Madame Forestier because she thinks it is made of diamonds.

• Mathilde's husband is able to obtain an invitation to the ball, even though he is not rich.

• Mathilde ages after years of working hard to pay for the lost necklace.

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.5.2