Quiz on 'The Necklace' by Maupassant

Why does Madame Loisel feel unhappy at the beginning of the story?

• She wants a better job.

• She is poor and wants to be rich and have a higher status.

• She is unhappy with her husband.

• She longs for children.

What does Madame Loisel’s husband bring home that excites her?

• A box of chocolates

• A bouquet of flowers.

• An invitation to a fancy ball.

• Some new shoes

Why is Madame Loisel upset after receiving the invitation?

• She does not know how to dance.

• She does not have a fancy dress to wear to the ball.

• She dislikes social events.

• She fears her husband will embarrass her

How does Monsieur Loisel help his wife feel better about going to the ball?

• He buys her some shoes.

• He gives her money to buy a new dress.

• He buys her a necklace.

• He teaches her how to dance.

Who does Madame Loisel borrow the necklace from?

• Her sister.

• Her neighbor.

• Her wealthy friend, Madame Forestier.

• Her mother-in-law.

What happens to the Necklace right after the ball ends?

• It is stolen from her purse.

• She realizes it was fake.

• Madame Loisel loses the necklace.

• She gives it back to Madame Forestier.

How do the Loisels replace the lost necklace?

• They borrow money and work for many years to buy a replacement.

• They confess the truth to Madame Forestier.

• They make a replica themselves.

• They steal one from a jewelry store.

How long does it take the Loisels to repay their debts?

• Five years.

• Ten years.

• Fifteen years.

• Twenty years.

How has Madame Loisel changed after repaying the debt?

• She is more confident and cheerful.

• She has grown old, tired, and poor.

• She becomes closer to her husband.

• She vows never to attend fancy parties again.

What is the twist ending of the story?

• The necklace was stolen.

• The necklace was fake and not worth anything.

• Madame Forestier was a thief and the necklace never belonged to her.

• Madame Loisel finds the original necklace.