The Necklace and The Interlopers Test

What city is the setting for "The Necklace?

• London

• Paris

• Rome

• New York

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

At the beginning of "The Necklace", 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

​In "The Necklace," 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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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

​In "The Necklace," 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.RI. 9-10.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

​In "The Necklace," which word best describes Madame Loisel's relationship with Madame Forestier?

• ​equality

• ​companionship

• ​sympathy

• ​envy

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "The Necklace," which quotation best reveals Monsieur Loisel's attitude toward his wife?

• "What's the matter? You've been acting very strange these last few days."

• "Wait--you silly thing!"

• "I'll give you four hundred francs. But try to get something really nice."

• "You must write to your friend," he said, "and tell her that you've broken the clasp of your necklace and that you're getting it mended."

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CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

​In "The Necklace," why does Madame Loisel feel "anguish" when she asks to borrow the necklace?

• ​She is humiliated at having to borrow the necklace.

• ​She dreads going to the reception.

• ​She lacks confidence in her beauty.

• ​Madame Forestier gives her too many pieces to choose from.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In "The Necklace," what is an effect that results from Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?

• Monsieur Loisel loses his job with the Ministry of Education.

• Madame Loisel leaves her husband and returns to her parents.

• The Loisels move from the city to the countryside.

• Her husband gives up his inheritance from his father.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.8.3

The theme, or underlying message, of "The Necklace" concerns the danger of

• ​attaching excessive importance to wealth.

• ​trying to evade one's fade or destiny.

• borrowing money from a friend.

• ​working excessive long hours.

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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

Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the ending of "The Necklace?"​

• 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