Exploring Themes in The Necklace

Analyze the motivation behind Madame Loisel's desire to borrow the necklace. What does this reveal about her character?

• She wants to impress her friends.

• She is dissatisfied with her social status.

• She wants to make her husband happy.

• She is trying to save money.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Identify the primary theme of "The Necklace."

• The value of honesty

• The dangers of vanity

• The importance of wealth

• The power of friendship

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does the necklace symbolize in the story?

• Wealth and luxury

• Hard work and perseverance

• Deception and false appearances

• Friendship and loyalty

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Interpret the figurative language in the following sentence: "She was one of those pretty and charming girls born, as if by an error of fate, into a family of clerks."

• She was born into a wealthy family.

• She was mistakenly born into a lower social class.

• She was destined to be a clerk.

• She was born with a physical error.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Evaluate the narrative structure of "The Necklace." How does the story's structure contribute to its overall impact?

• The linear structure makes the story predictable.

• The use of flashbacks confuses the reader.

• The twist ending enhances the story's message.

• The multiple perspectives provide depth.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Summarize the key plot points of "The Necklace."

• Madame Loisel borrows a necklace, loses it, and replaces it with a real one.

• Madame Loisel buys a necklace, loses it, and finds it again.

• Madame Loisel inherits a necklace, sells it, and regrets it.

• Madame Loisel steals a necklace, returns it, and is forgiven.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Use a semicolon correctly in the following sentence: "Madame Loisel was unhappy with her life she dreamed of luxury and wealth."

• Madame Loisel was unhappy with her life; she dreamed of luxury and wealth.

• Madame Loisel was unhappy with her life, she dreamed of luxury and wealth.

• Madame Loisel was unhappy with her life: she dreamed of luxury and wealth.

• Madame Loisel was unhappy with her life she; dreamed of luxury and wealth.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What is the meaning of the word "gallant" as used in the context of the story?

• Cowardly

• Brave and noble

• Wealthy

• Unimportant

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Analyze how Madame Loisel's character changes from the beginning to the end of the story.

• She becomes more materialistic.

• She becomes more humble and hardworking.

• She becomes more deceitful.

• She becomes more carefree.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking

Use a semicolon correctly in the following sentence: "She worked tirelessly for ten years to repay the debt she never complained."

• She worked tirelessly for ten years to repay the debt; she never complained.

• She worked tirelessly for ten years to repay the debt, she never complained.

• She worked tirelessly for ten years to repay the debt: she never complained.

• She worked tirelessly for ten years to repay the debt she; never complained.

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DOK Level 1: Recall