World Literature Unit 4 Review

In “The Necklace,” how does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?

• He is embarrassed by his wife’s plain clothing.

• He despises the party and the people who attend it.

• He becomes tired and bored with the party after a while.

• He enjoys the party thoroughly and does not want to leave.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of “The Necklace”?

• People should beware of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.

• People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.

• People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.

• People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Which event demonstrates the surprise ending in “The Necklace”? 

• Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had lost the necklace that her friend had lent to her.

• Madame Forestier does not recognize her old friend Madame Loisel because Madame Loisel has aged so much.

• Madame Forestier tells Madame Loisel that the necklace that had been lost was a fake that was worth very little.

• Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had had a very hard life because she had to replace the lost necklace.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

In “The Necklace,” what is the main effect of irony on the reader?

• It causes the reader to feel intense dislike for people like Madame Loisel.

• It causes the reader to feel sympathy for the harsh life Madame Loisel unnecessarily led.

• It evokes feelings of superiority in the reader because the reader knows he or she would never act so foolishly.

• It makes the reader realize that people who suffer and live miserable lives have largely brought it on themselves.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which statement best explains the meaning of the expression “Nothing puzzles God” in “Civil Peace”?

• People should have faith in God’s plan.

• People should have faith in themselves.

• God will punish those who fought in the war.

• God does not like things that do not make sense.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

In “Civil Peace,” the thief uses a relaxed and familiar tone while he is robbing Jonathan. What does the thief’s tone suggest about how he views Jonathan?

• The thief is a neighbor who has learned that Jonathan is wealthy.

• The thief is sure that Jonathan has no choice but to give him money.

• The thief pretends to be tough, but he really feels sorry for Jonathan.

• The thief thinks that Jonathan is a coward who won’t defend his money.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Which of the following sentences best states a major theme of “Civil Peace”?

• Crime must be stopped regardless of the cost.

• Problems can be solved if people take action.

• Poverty cannot be avoided after a war.

• Money is necessary for survival.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

acts of polite attention to women's needs

• refinement

• homage

• exquisite

• gallantries

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4