The Necklace Review

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 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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The narrator suggests that Mathilde’s problem is that she

• does not really love her husband

• does not know how to spend her vast wealth

• was born into the wrong social class

• needs a job to give her self-worth

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Mathilde envies the social class and wealth of others because

• a. she was born wealthy but wants to be even wealthier

• b. she feels that she deserves a more beautiful life

• c. her husband is very demanding

• d. her friends encourage her to be a social climber

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Why don’t the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?

• a. They fear Mme. Forestier will mock them.

• b. They do not care what anyone thinks of them.

• c. The minister advises M. Loisel not to tell the truth.

• d. They are ashamed to admit their carelessness.

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In order to get the money to replace the necklace, the Loisels

• a. borrow all of it

• b. steal it

• c. borrow some, reduce their standard of living, and work hard

• d. work hard but do not reduce their standard of living

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Mathilde seems happiest when she

• a. attends the big party

• b. gets the party invitation

• c. replaces the necklace

• d. finally pays off her debt

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At the end of the story, it is plain that

• a. the Loisels will soon become wealthy

• b. the Loisels have learned an important lesson about thrift

• c. the Loisels have suffered needlessly

• d. Mme. Forestier will help the Loisels

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Which of the following statements best summarizes “The Necklace”?

• a. A woman who wants to make a good impression goes to a dance.

• b. An expensive necklace is lost and needs to be replaced.

• c. A woman buys an expensive dress and borrows a diamond necklace.

• d. In pursuit of recognition, a woman is driven to financial ruin.

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What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?

• She enjoys working.
• She has simple needs. 
• She cares most about her relationships.
• She cares most about material things.

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