QUIZ: The Necklace

At the beginning of “The Necklace,” why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?

• Her husband is unkind.

• She longs to be wealthy.

• Her health is often poor.

• She longs for more friends.

At the beginning of “The Necklace,” what is the most likely conclusion that readers can draw about Madame Loisel’s character, based on the life she desires?

• She enjoys working.

• She has simple needs.

• She cares primarily about her husband.

• She cares primarily about material things.

In “The Necklace,” what does Monsieur Loisel’s treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about his character?

• He cares deeply about his wife’s happiness.

• He has grown tired of his wife’s complaints.

• He cares far too much about material things.

• He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

In “The Necklace,” what decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the lost necklace?

• They decide to replace it.

• They decide to flee the country.

• They decide to buy a cheap imitation.

• They decide to admit they lost the necklace.

In “The Necklace,” what long-term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisels’ lives?

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.

• The loss of the necklace brings the Loisels closer together and makes their marriage stronger.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.

• The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to go into debt, live in poverty, and work at multiple jobs.

What is the climax of the story?

• The wife did not want the other wives to see her ugly shawl

• The wife lost the diamond necklace she borrowed

• The wife didn't want to go to the ball in a "poor" dress

• The husband stole the diamond necklace.

What is the theme of the story?

• Fake it until you make it!

• If you don't like what you are doing in life, work harder!

• It is better to appreciate what you have than think of what you don't

• Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get.

How long did it take to repay the dept of the Diamond Necklace?

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 10 months

• 5 years

What type of irony is present when we discover that the original necklace was fake?

• Verbal Irony

• Situational Irony

• Dramatic Irony

Which city is the setting for "The Necklace"?

• London

• Rome

• Paris

• New York