Necklace Reading Comprehension

Which city is the setting for "The Necklace"?

• London
• Paris
• Rome
• New York

At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

• her appearance since she wishes she were prettier

• her desire to be wealthy
• her poor health
• her wish for more friends

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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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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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What did Loisel do with the invitation she received from her husband?

• She stashed it away

• She accepted it happily

• She ripped it up

• She flung it across the table

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How many francs did Loisel give his wife to buy a ballroom dress?

After she shames her husband into buying her a really expensive dress, once it is ready she is STILL not happy because...

• she will not know anyone at the party

• she will know the whole time that she is an imposter

• she will have to spend time with her husband

• she will not have any jewels like the other women

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Who lent Madame Loisel the necklace for the ball?

• Madame Frida

• Madame Franklin

• Madame Forestier

• Madame Farrah

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Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

• equality
• companionship
• sympathetic

• envious

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The party is everything that Madame Loisel hoped and dreamed of because...

• men want to dance with her

• the Minister takes notice of her

• she spends all night flirting

• all of the above

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