LAB Short Story Test (Necklace, Ibis, Fire)

In "The Necklace" which one of these does NOT happen?

• Loisel borrows money from every possible source

• Loisel does business with loan sharks

• Loisel steals money from his boss

• Loisel uses his father's inheritance

Which one of the reasons best explains why Madame and Monsieur Loisel lie?

• They fear financial ruin and poverty

• They do not care what people think of them

• They are ashamed to admit their carelessness

• They blame and hate Mdm. Forestier

At first Mathilde (Madame Loisel) does not want to go to the ball because she does not have...

• a necklace

• a dress

• a date

• an invitation

Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the story?

• It is best to fake jewelry if you lose it

• Be content with what you have

• It is okay to lie if you have a good reason to

• Borrowing things can end a friendship

Mr. Loisel forfeits ______ so that his wife can purchase a new dress

• a new briefcase
• new shoes
• new suit for work
• a new rifle to go hunting 

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The jeweler originally wanted ____ francs for an identical necklace

• 400
• 40,000
• 36,000
• 500

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

At the end of the story we discover that the lost necklace cost ____ francs

• 400
• 40,000
• 36,000
• 500

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Who is the Protagonist of " The Necklace"? 

• Madame Loisel
• Madame Forstier
• Guy de Maupassant 
• Monsieur Loisel

Why is Mme. Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball?

• She is cold.

• Her husband has to go to work.

• She realizes she has lost the necklace.

• She is ashamed of her wraps.

Why is Madame Loisel unhappy early in her marriage?

• She wishes she were rich and had more possessions

• Her husband doesn't love her

• She didn't have a degree and she couldn't get a job.

• She wishes she were prettier