Read the following excerpt from "The Necklace". This episode occurs as the Loisel's get ready to leave the party. He brought her wraps so that they could leave and put them around her shoulders - the plain wraps from her everyday life whose shabbiness jarred with the elegance of her evening dress. She felt this and wanted to escape quickly so that the other women, who were enveloping themselves in their rich firs, wouldn't see her. Loisel held her back. "Wait a minute. You'll catch cold out there. I'm going to call a cab." But she wouldn't listen to him and went hastily downstairs. What underlying meaning does the coat most likely represent in this story?

Madame Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life.

Madame Loisel's failure to appreciate the good things in life.

Madame Loisel's ecstatic enjoyment of the good things in life.

Madame Loisel's indifference to her own health and well-being.

In "The Necklace," how does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?

He becomes tired and bored with the party after awhile

He is embarrassed by his wife's plain clothing.

He despises the party and the people who attend it.

He enjoys the party thoroughly and does not want to leave.

Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of "The Necklace"?

People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.

People should beware of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.

People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.

People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.

Which of the following events from "The Necklace" best illustrates situational irony? Choose two options.

By trying to look rich enough to own a diamond necklace, madame Loisel winds up poorer than she was before.

Madame Loisel, who dislikes hard work, must sacrifice her best years working to replace the lost necklace.

Madame Loisel is a great success at the party, even though the event is meant to honor her husband's boss.

In order to please his wife, Monsieur Loisel agrees to pay more than the couple can afford for a dress.

The Loisels are able to find a new necklace that looks exactly like the other one.

Which event demonstrates the surprise ending in "The Necklace"?

Madame Forestier tells Madame Loisel that the necklace that had been lost was a fake that was worth very little.

Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had lost the necklace that her friend had lent her.

Madame Loisel does not recognize her old friend Madame Loisel because Madame Loisel has aged so much.

Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had had a very hard life because she had to replace the lost necklace.

In "The Necklace" what is the main effect of irony on the reader?

It makes the reader realize that people who suffer and live miserable lives have largely brought it on themselves.

It causes the reader to feel intense dislike for people like Madame Loisel.

It causes the reader to feel sympathy for the harsh life Madame Loisel unnecessarily led.

It evokes feelings of superiority in the reader because the reader knows he or she would never act so foolishly.

The word splendor contains the Latin root - splend -. Choose the situation that most clearly illustrates the meaning of splendor. Base your answer on your knowledge of the root - splend -

The tour took them to a magnificent, inspiring view of the Grand Canyon.

The children were bored with the movie, so they went outside to play soccer.

Everyone lost interest in the house when they saw how dilapidated and dirty it was.

The drama lasted three hours, by which time we were yawning and ready to go home.

Read this sentence: The guests gathered around the table. The dinner was served. Which sentence shows a semicolon correctly used to combine the sentences?

The guests gathered around the table; the dinner was served.

The guests gathered; around the table the dinner was served.

The guests gathered around; the table the dinner was served.

The guests gathered around the table and ; the dinner was served.

Choose the sentence in which the semicolon has been correctly placed.

Megan stood outside the movie theater; her friends were late again.

Megan; stood outside the movie theater her friends were late again.

Megan stood outside; the movie theater her friends were late again.

Megan stood outside the movie theater her friends; were late again.

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the semicolon?

The performance was a wonderful success; people laughed long and loudly.

Someone called for food a few minutes later, Bob offered to pick it up.

So many people came; that the line stretched all the way around the block.

Our group danced until late in the night; and enjoyed themselves completely.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.9-10.1

CCSS.RL.11-12.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In "The Necklace," what does Monsieur Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about the 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.

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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.

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

In "The Necklace," what long term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisel's lives?

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.

The loss of the necklace brings the Loisel's closer together and makes their marriage stronger.

The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.

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

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CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most likely meaning of refinement as it is used in this sentence:
His refinement was obvious when he stood to open the door and help the elderly woman find her seat in the dining room.

wisdom and judgment

education and knowledge

agility and physical strength

politeness and good manners

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If a song can correctly be described as exquisite, then which of the following must by true?

The singing was quite nice.

The band played skillfully.

The music was strikingly beautiful.

The lyrics recounted a fascinating story.

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CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

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The Necklace

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

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?

In "The Necklace," what does Monsieur Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about the character?

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

In "The Necklace," what long term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisel's lives?

What is the most likely meaning of refinement as it is used in this sentence:His refinement was obvious when he stood to open the door and help the elderly woman find her seat in the dining room.

If a song can correctly be described as exquisite, then which of the following must by true?

Which of the following words is closest to the meaning to homage?

In "The Necklace," how does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?

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What is the most likely meaning of refinement as it is used in this sentence:
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