"The Necklace" Comprehension Questions

Matilda said that she could not go to the ball because she didn't...

• have an invitation
• have a dress to wear
• know anyone who would be there

At the ball, Matilda was

• a great success
• too shy to dance
• hardly noticed by anyone

When Matilda arrived home after the ball, she discovered that

• someone had sent her flowers
• the lock on the necklace needed to be repaired
• she had lost the necklace

Madame Forestier (Jeanne) told Matilda that the diamond necklace

• was very valuable
• was made of glass
• had been in her family for years

Matilda suffered very much because her apartment was so shabby. What is the meaning of the word shabby?

• large
• dull
• expensive

She was so elated, Matilda kissed her friend with joy. The word elated means

• delighted
• worried
• undecided

The Loisels were looking for a necklace that was identical to the one that had been lost. Which expression best defines the word identical?

• as expensive as
• as long as
• exactly the same as

Each month they managed to postpone some debts, gaining more time. What is the meaning of the word postpone?

• ask questions about
• put off until later
• send by mail