The Necklace

What symbolizes Mathilde's false sense of self-importance in the story?

• The necklace

• The ball

• The jewelry box

• The borrowed dress

How does Mathilde view her social status in the beginning of the story?

• Satisfied

• Displeased

• Confused

• Indifferent

What did Mathilde's husband do for a living?

• He was a wealthy businessman.

• He was a government official.

• He was a clerk.

• He was a teacher.

What is the turning point in the story that leads Mathilde to realize the true value of things?

• The loss of the necklace

• The ball

• The repayment of the necklace

• The death of Madame Forestier

What is the literary device used in the story to reveal Mathilde's character traits?

• Foreshadowing

• Irony

• Symbolism

• Satire