Quiz on The Necklace

Who is the main character in The Necklace?

• Madame Forestier

• Monsieur Loisel

• Mathilde Loisel

• Madame Loisel

Why does Mathilde Loisel feel unhappy with her life at the beginning of the story?

• She is poor and wishes for a life of luxury.

• She is wealthy but feels lonely.

• She wants to travel the world.

• She is unhappy with her husband.

What event does Monsieur Loisel bring home an invitation to?

• A friend's wedding

• A fancy dinner party

• A royal ball

• A theater performance

Why does Mathilde borrow a necklace from Madame Forestier?

• She wants to impress others at the party.

• She doesn't own any jewelry.

• She needs it for a family gathering.

• She is told to by her husband.

What happens to the necklace after the party?

• Mathilde decides to keep it.

• She loses it on the way home.

• It is stolen at the party.

• She returns it immediately.

How do Mathilde and her husband respond to losing the necklace?

• They ignore the problem.

• They replace it with a cheaper one.

• They buy a replacement using borrowed money.

• They admit to Madame Forestier that it's lost.

How long does it take the Loisels to repay their debt after replacing the necklace?

• 1 year

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

What does Mathilde learn about the necklace at the end of the story?

• It was made of real diamonds.

• It was actually a cheap imitation.

• It was an antique worth a fortune.

• Madame Forestier had lost it too.

What theme is highlighted by Mathilde's experience with the necklace?

• Honesty is always the best policy.

• Appearances can be deceiving.

• Wealth guarantees happiness.

• Hard work leads to success.

Which of the following best describes Mathilde's character development in The Necklace?

• She becomes grateful for her life as it is.

• She remains materialistic and ungrateful.

• She learns humility through hardship.

• She becomes more selfish and bitter.