The Necklace

Where does the story take place?

• New York

• Chicago

• London

• France

How does Mathilde feel about her life at the beginning of the story?

• contented

• unsatisfied

• burdened

• blessed

What does Mathilde's husband bring home for her?

• dress

• jewelry

• invitation

• puppy

How does Mathilde react to this gift?

• displeased

• excited

• nonplussed

• suprised

What two things does Mathilde insist that she needs to attend the party?

• shoes and a fur

• a dress and a haircut

• jewelry and a limo

• jewelry and a dress

Based on his actions in the story, which word best describes Mathilde's husband?

• selfish

• uncaring

• supportive

• jealous

What happens right after the party?

• Mathilde goes home with another man.

• Mathilde loses a necklace.

• Mathilde gets her husband fired from his job.

• Mathilde decides they should move.

What did Mathilda and her husband do to resolve this problem?

• They told madame Forestier right away.

• They ran away and hid.

• They replaced the lost jewelry.

• None of the above.

How do their lives change over the next ten years?

• They live somewhere else.

• They work harder.

• They have less money.

• All of the above

What is a theme of the story?

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Money can't buy happiness.

• Hard work pays off.

• Treat others as you want to be treated.