Necklace

What is the theme of "The Necklace"?

Do you think that Madame Loisel would have had fun at the party without the necklace? Why or why not?

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

• 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 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.

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

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

• 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 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 had a very hard life because she had to replace the lost necklace.

What is the main theme of "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant?

• A) The dangers of vanity and pride

• B) The importance of honesty

• C) The value of friendship

• D) The pursuit of happiness