Short Stories Review

In "The Necklace," Madame Loisel's happiness is dependent on valuable possessions/luxuries; the dangers of greed and materialism led to an unhappy life of misery. What is this an example of?

• Allusion

• Figurative Language

• Theme

• Symbolism

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In "The Necklace" the climax occurs when--

• Madame Loisel chooses the necklace from her rich friend's jewelry box.

• it takes 10 years for Loisel and her husband to pay for the replacement necklace.

• Loisel confronts her wealthy friend in the street regarding the diamond necklace.

• Madame Loisel realizes she lost the necklace after returning home from the party.

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Which of the following is symbolic in the story, "The Necklace?"

• the diamond necklace

• blue suede shoes

• the invitation to the ball

• a purse

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In "Thank You, Ma'm" the climax occurs when--

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger $20 to buy blue suede shoes.

• Roger sees the exit door and contemplates running out of Mrs. Jones's house.

• Roger tries to steal Mrs. Jones's pocketbook.

• Mrs. Jones gives Roger food and shelter.

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True or False: In "Thank You, Ma'am" Mrs. Luella Jones gives Roger $10.

• TRUE

• FALSE

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Which of the following is symbolic in the story, "Thank You, Ma'm?"

• the diamond necklace

• blue suede shoes

• the invitation to the ball

• a shabby coat

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In "The Necklace," Madame Loisel's happiness is dependent on valuable possessions/luxuries; the dangers of greed and materialism led to an unhappy life of misery. What is this an example of?

• allusion

• figurative language

• bad luck

• theme

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What is an allusion?

• a comparison of two dissimilar things/objects

• a brief reference

• an exaggeration

• repetition of consonant sounds

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What does Esperanza's name mean in English?

• hope

• flower

• butterfly

• sadness

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Who is Esperanza referring to in the following quote, "I have inherited her name, but I don't want to inherit her place by the window."

• her mother

• her great grandmother

• her sister

• her aunt

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