Understanding 'The Necklace' by Maupassant

Who is the main character in "The Necklace"?

• Madame Forestier

• Madame Loisel

• Monsieur Loisel

• The jeweler

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What event sets the story in motion?

• Madame Loisel loses her job.

• Madame Loisel receives an invitation to a fancy ball.

• Madame Loisel buys a new dress.

• Madame Loisel moves to a new house.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Why does Madame Loisel borrow a necklace from Madame Forestier?

• She wants to impress her friends.

• She doesn't have any jewelry of her own.

• She wants to sell it for money.

• She thinks it will match her dress.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What happens to the necklace after the ball?

• Madame Loisel returns it to Madame Forestier.

• Madame Loisel loses it.

• Madame Loisel sells it.

• Madame Loisel gives it away.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

How do the Loisels replace the lost necklace?

• They buy a new one with their savings.

• They borrow money to buy a replacement.

• They steal a similar necklace.

• They ask Madame Forestier for another one.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the main theme of "The Necklace"?

• The importance of honesty

• The dangers of vanity and pride

• The value of friendship

• The power of wealth

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What inference can be made about Madame Loisel's character?

• She is content with her life.

• She is envious of others' wealth.

• She is generous and kind.

• She is indifferent to material possessions.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

How does the setting of the story contribute to its themes?

• The luxurious ball highlights Madame Loisel's dissatisfaction.

• The city setting emphasizes the couple's wealth.

• The rural setting shows their simplicity.

• The setting is irrelevant to the story.

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CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What motivates Madame Loisel to attend the ball despite her initial reluctance?

• Her husband's insistence

• Her desire to fit in with the wealthy

• Her love for dancing

• Her need to escape her daily routine

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

What lesson does Madame Loisel learn by the end of the story?

• Hard work always pays off.

• Honesty is the best policy.

• Appearances can be deceiving.

• Wealth is the key to happiness.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2