The Necklace Test Review

In the beginning of the story, why is Madame Loisel unhappy with her life?

• She is unhappy because she doesn't love her husband.

• She is unhappy because she is poor and wishes to be wealthy.

• She is unhappy because her friend lost her diamond necklace.

Before she is able to go to the party, what does she insist she needs?

• She believes she needs a nice dress and jewelry to go with it.

• She believes she needs nice jewelry.

• She believes she needs a nice coat and jewelry to go with it.

Madame Loisel's husband is willing to give her money to buy a dress. Which of these words best describes his character due to actions such as those?

• Stingy (unwilling to give or spend)

• Devoted (loyal, loving)

• Malicious (intending to do harm)

Once at the party, which of these best summarizes how the night when for the Loisels?

• Monsieur Loisel is bored at the party while Madame Loisel is having a great time.

• Monsieur Loisel is bored at the party while Madame Loisel is anxious that people will know she's poor.

• Both Monsieur Loisel and Madame Loisel have a great time at the party.

What do the Loisels decide to do when they realize the necklace has been lost?

• They decide to flee the country.

• They decide to admit they lost the necklace.

• They decide to replace it.

How did losing the necklace affect the Loisels?

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to get a divorce.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to go into debt and suffer.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to rob banks in order to pay back their debt.

After losing the necklace, how did Madame Loisel change?

• At first she was entitled, but at the end, she had to become hardworking.

• At first she was happy, but at the end, she became sad with her life.

• At first she was entitled, but at the end, she became spoiled.

Why did Madame Foreister not recongize Madame Loisel?

• She did not recognize her because Madame Loisel was not wearing fancy clothes.

• She did not recongize her because Madame Loisel looked tired due to working hard.

• She did not recognize her because Madame Loisel was in disguise after robbing a bank.

At the end of the story, what did Madame Loisel learn about the necklace?

• She learned that the necklace was stolen.

• She learned that the necklace was only worth 500 francs.

• She learned that the necklace was a family heirloom.

Which of these best summarizes the lesson of "The Necklace"?

• People should tell lies only when necessary.

• People should never lend anything to anyone.

• People should try to be happy with what they have.