The Necklace - Comprehension Quiz

At the beginning of the story, how does Mathilde feel about her life?

• Contented, satisfied
• Dissatisfied, wants more
• She wants a new career
• She wants to re-marry

What happens at the beginning of the story that causes Mathilde distress?

• Her husband is invited to a ball and she has nothing glamorous to wear.
• Mathilde and her husband have run out of money and are completely broke.
• Her husband loses his job.
• Mathilde’s friend refuses to speak to her anymore.

How would you describe Mathilde’s husband?

• Doting, committed, and not materialistic.
• Selfish, greedy, and disloyal.
• Doting, selfish, and materialistic.
• Loving, materialistic, and loyal.

What is the theme of the story?

• It is extremely important to appear successful to others.
• One must work hard to pay off their debts.
• Wanting material goods and to appear wealthy can be a destructive desire.
• A life of refinement is the ultimate purpose of life.

When Mathilde realizes she has lost the necklace, how does she decide to fix the problem?

• She is honest with Madame Forestier about having lost it, and asks her what she would like them to do
• She leaves town so she won’t be found by Madame Forestier
• She buys a replacement necklace with her husband and spends many years of her life working off the debt
• Mathilde gives Madame Forestier a necklace of her own

Why does Mathilde borrow the necklace from Madame Forestier?

• She lost her own expensive necklace
• She will not be allowed into the ball without a necklace
• She wants to look wealthy when she is around so many wealthy people
• Madame Forestier insisted she wear the necklace to the party

What does Mathilde’s husband suggest when she first expresses wanting a necklace?

• He says that she should wear flowers instead
• He says she should ask Madame Forestier for her necklace
• He suggests she get a ruby necklace
• He says they absolutely cannot afford a necklace and they will not go to the ball

What is ironic about Mathilde’s sense of wealth while wearing the necklace and many years of labor to pay for its replacement?

• The necklace was extremely expensive and made her appear impressive to others.
• While it may have appeared impressive, the necklace was actually a fake and not worth as much as she suspected.
• The necklace was equally expensive as the necklace worn by the other women.
• Mathilde got a great deal on the replacement necklace.