The Necklace Review

What is Madame Loisel's main source of dissatisfaction with her life at the beginning of the story?

• Her husband's lack of ambition

• Her modest lifestyle and desire for wealth

• Her lack of friends

• • Her poor health

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What event prompts Madame Loisel to borrow the necklace?

• Her husband's promotion

• Her husband's coworker's invitation to a ball

• A family gathering

• A family friend's wedding celebration

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How does Madame Loisel react when she realizes she has lost the necklace?

• She becomes frantic and panicked

• She remains calm and thinks logically

• She blames her husband

• • She decides to confess to her friend

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What is the consequence of Madame Loisel's decision to replace the necklace?

• She becomes richer than she was before

• She and her husband fall into poverty

• She is praised for her honesty

• She gains new friends

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What is the ultimate irony revealed at the end of the story?

• The necklace was a family heirloom

• The necklace was made of real diamonds

• The necklace was a fake, worth very little

• Madame Loisel inherits a fortune

In the elegant ballroom, the guests admired the refinement of the decor, which included crystal chandeliers and silk drapes. What does "refinement" mean in this context?

• Rudeness

• Clumsiness

• Simplicity

• Sophistication

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The artist’s latest painting was described as exquisite, with vibrant colors and delicate brushstrokes that captivated everyone who saw it. What does "exquisite" mean in this context?

• Ordinary

• Beautiful and delicate

• Large and bold

• Abstract and confusing

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The film was a heartfelt homage to classic cinema, filled with references and styles that celebrated the great filmmakers of the past. What does "homage" mean in this context?

• A criticism

• A tribute

• An imitation

• A secret

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What motivates Madame Loisel’s desire for a more affluent lifestyle throughout the story?

• Her husband’s constant reminders of their poverty

• The influence of her wealthy friends

• Her belief that wealth equates to happiness and status

• Her childhood experiences

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How does the author use irony to enhance the story's message?

• By showing that Madame Loisel is happy in her poverty

• By revealing that the necklace was a fake, despite its appearance of wealth

• By having Madame Loisel inherit a fortune at the end

• By illustrating that her husband was secretly rich

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