Review for Freshmen English Test

Why did Mathilde in the passage marry a little clerk in the Ministry of Education?

• a) She was deeply in love with him

• b) She had no other marriage proposals

• c) She wanted to escape her family

• d) She was forced into the marriage

According to the passage, what qualities define a woman's rank in society?

• a) Wealth and family background

• b) Natural delicacy and instinctive elegance

• c) Education and career success

• d) Beauty and charm

How does the passage describe the Mathilde's feelings about her marriage?

• a) She was content and happy with her choice

• b) She regretted marrying beneath her social class

• c) She was indifferent to her marriage

• d) She had no feelings about her marriage

What is the significance of the phrase "their beauty, grace, and charm serving them for birth or family" in the passage?

• a) It highlights the importance of a woman's family background in society.

• b) Natural delicacy and instinctive elegance

• c) It emphasizes the role of a woman's physical appearance and demeanor in determining her social standing.

• d) It suggests that women should prioritize their birth and family over personal qualities.

What did the main character, Mathilde Loisel, suffer from in her life?

• a) Illness and physical pain

• b) The loss of a loved one

• c) Poverty and a desire for luxury

• d) Loneliness and isolation

What event leads to Mathilde's chance to attend a high-society party?

• a) Her husband's job promotion

• b) A surprise gift from a friend

• c) An invitation to a prestigious ball

• d) Winning a lottery ticket

How does Mathilde describe her feelings about not having fine clothes and jewelry?

• a) She is content with her simple life.

• b) She is confident in her natural beauty.

• c) She is devastated and longs for luxury items.

• d) She believes material possessions are unimportant.

What solution does Mathilde's husband propose when she worries about not having the right attire for the party?

• a) He offers to buy her a new dress.

• b) He suggests she wear flowers instead.

• c) He advises her to borrow jewelry from a friend.

• d) He recommends they skip the party altogether.

The antagonist is typically the main character of the story.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Supporting characters play a minor role and have little impact on the plot.

• TRUE

• FALSE