"The Necklace: Review

At the beginning of the story, Madame Loisel's unhappiness is because...

• She is upset with her husband.

• She wishes for a better life.

• She wants her husband to be happy.

• She wants to find the necklace.

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When Madame Loisel received the party invitation, her first reaction was:

• excitement

• nervousness

• disappointment

• jealousy

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Madame Loisel dreams about all of the following EXCEPT:

• Being loved by everyone

• Having a rich, stylish life

• Living in a fancy home

• Being independent

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Why does Madame Loisel borrow a necklace from her friend, Madame Forestier?

• She wants to have something to wear with her dress.

• She needs to sell the necklace for money.

• She is upset with Madame Forestier and wants her fancy items.

• She wants to give it to one of her friends.

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How many years does it take the Loisels to pay off their debt?

• 10 years

• 8 years

• 5 years

• 20 years

What theme below best describes the short story?

• Wealth is everything.

• Husbands should be sure to please their wives.

• Appearances are not always important.

• Money brings happiness.

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How can the reader tell that Monsieur (Mr.) Loisel loves his wife? Identify and explain two specific details and/or actions.

• He gives her his savings to buy a dress.

• He takes her to a fancy restaurant every week.

• He surprises her with a new car.

• He plans a vacation for their anniversary.

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How do the lives of the Loisels change after the necklace is lost?

• They become wealthy and live comfortably.

• They work hard to repay the debt and live in poverty.

• They move to a different country and start a new life.

• They receive help from friends and family to recover.

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The ending of this story shows irony because:

• Mme. Loisel achieves her goal unexpectedly.

• Mme. Forester becomes the hero.

• Nobody expected to learn the original necklace was fake.

• The story ends with a twist.

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Match the vocabulary word with the correct definition.

• Aghast

• A difficult or embarrassing situation

• Gamut

• Anger or annoyance

• Vexation

• Horrified or in disbelief

• Askew

• Crooked or one sided

• Predicament

• Entire range or series

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