The Necklace Quiz

Describe the character of Mathilde in the short story 'The Necklace'.

• Mathilde is a middle-class woman who is dissatisfied with her life and constantly dreams of a more luxurious lifestyle.

• Mathilde is a poor woman who is constantly striving to improve her financial situation.

• Mathilde is a wealthy woman who is content with her life and has no desire for a more luxurious lifestyle.

• Mathilde is a middle-class woman who is satisfied with her life and has no aspirations for a more luxurious lifestyle.

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What is the theme in 'The Necklace'?

• The theme of love

• The theme of friendship

• The theme of materialism

• The theme of nature

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Explain the symbolism of the necklace in the story.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes friendship and loyalty.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes wealth and social status.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes power and authority.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes love and romance.

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Identify an example of irony in 'The Necklace'.

• Mathilde Loisel buying a necklace that she believes is valuable, but it turns out to be real.

• Mathilde Loisel borrowing a necklace that she believes is valuable, but it turns out to be fake.

• Mathilde Loisel borrowing a necklace that she believes is fake, but it turns out to be real.

• Mathilde Loisel losing the necklace and finding out it was a fake one.

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Provide a brief plot summary of the short story 'The Necklace'.

• The short story 'The Necklace' is about a woman who finds a valuable necklace and becomes rich.

• Mathilde Loisel borrows a necklace from a friend and never returns it.

• The short story 'The Necklace' by Guy de Maupassant is about a woman named Mathilde Loisel who borrows a necklace from a friend to wear to a high society event. However, she loses the necklace and spends years working to repay the debt, only to find out that the necklace was a fake.

• The short story 'The Necklace' is set in a small village in France.

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How would you describe Mathilde's attitude towards her social status?

• Mathilde's attitude towards her social status can be described as discontent and dissatisfied.

• Mathilde's attitude towards her social status can be described as proud and arrogant.

• Mathilde's attitude towards her social status can be described as content and satisfied.

• Mathilde's attitude towards her social status can be described as indifferent and apathetic.

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What lesson can be learned from the theme of materialism in 'The Necklace'?

• Materialism leads to a fulfilling and meaningful life.

• One's worth is determined by the value of their material possessions.

• Material possessions are the key to happiness and self-worth.

• Material possessions do not determine one's happiness or worth.

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Discuss the significance of the necklace as a symbol of wealth and status.

• The necklace was primarily used as a tool for hunting and gathering.

• The necklace was only worn by women and had no significance for men.

• The necklace was a symbol of poverty and low social status.

• The necklace has been a symbol of wealth and status throughout history, worn by royalty, nobility, and the wealthy to display their social standing. The materials, size, and intricacy of the necklace indicated the wearer's status, and it was also believed to have spiritual or magical powers in many cultures.

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Explain the situational irony in the ending of 'The Necklace'.

• Mathilde found the necklace in the end and became rich

• The situational irony in the ending of 'The Necklace' is that the necklace Mathilde borrowed and lost was actually a fake one, and not worth the money she and her husband spent to replace it.

• The necklace was stolen by someone else and Mathilde was blamed for it

• The necklace was actually a magical talisman that would have granted Mathilde all her wishes

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Summarize the main events of the plot in 'The Necklace'.

• The main events of the plot in 'The Necklace' involve Mathilde Loisel stealing a necklace and getting caught.

• The main events of the plot in 'The Necklace' involve Mathilde Loisel finding a lost necklace and becoming rich.

• The main events of the plot in 'The Necklace' involve Mathilde Loisel winning a necklace in a lottery and selling it for a fortune.

• The main events of the plot in 'The Necklace' involve Mathilde Loisel borrowing a necklace, losing it, buying a replacement, and later discovering it was a fake.

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