"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.

At first Mathilde does not want to go to the ball because she did not have

• a necklace
• a dress
• a date
• an invitation

Mr. Loisel forfeits ______ so that his wife can purchase a new dress

• a new briefcase
• new shoes
• new suit for work
• a new rifle to go hunting 

When you expect one thing but something else happens is a definition of

• characterization
• irony
• inciting incident
• setting

Which of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?

•  Pride can lead to one's downfall.
• Honesty is best even when it may be difficult.
• Appearances can be deceiving.
• Loaning personal items to others is never wise.

Which best describes Madame Loisel's feelings at the end of the story? 

• happiness
• indifference
• astonishment
• fear

Which of the following is a direct effect of Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?

• a bitter quarrel with Madame Forestier
• divorce from Monsieur Loisel
• the couple's move from the city to the countryside
• a life of poverty and hard physical labor

Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?

• at Madame Forestier's house
• during a visit to the library
• on a trip to London
• sometime leaving the ball

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

• equality

• companionship

• sympathtic

• envious

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.