The Necklace: Review Quiz

What motivates Madame Loisel to reject the party invitation at first?

• She worries that she will see Madame Forestier.

• She has no interest in attending the party.

• She fears that her husband will not enjoy himself.

• She feels that she has nothing proper to wear.

Select the two words that describe Madame Loisel at the beginning of the story.

• beautiful

• heavy

• envious

• grateful

• optimistic

______________is a feeling of irritation.

• Vexation

• Disconsolate

• Privation

• Adulation

To buy an expensive dress for his wife, Monsieur Loisel...

• Eats only one meal per day

• Works a second job

• Forgoes the purchase of a rifle

• Spends his small inheritance

The Loisels worry because the lost necklace...

• Belongs to a friend

• Has sentimental value

• Matches Madame Loisel’s dress

• Is the only valuable item they own

How do the Loisels replace the lost necklace?

• They buy a cheap copy of the necklace.

• They offer to pay Madame Forestier.

• Monsieur Loisel asks for a pay increase.

• They borrow the money for a new necklace.

Madame Loisel is unhappy because she...

• Dislikes that her butlers sleep in armchairs

• Believes that she should be living a life with many luxuries

• Resents the servant girl who does housework for her

• Thinks that her husband should get a promotion at work

What does ADULATION mean?

• flattery

• respect

• victory

• applause

Select the two words that describe Madame Loisel at the end of the story.

• harsh

• beautiful

• unkempt

• sickly

• happy

A GAMUT is...

• a weapon

• excitement

• a fruit

• A range