The Necklace Comprehension Questions

Which city is the setting for "The Necklace"?

• London

• Paris

• Rome

• New York

What happens after Madame Loisel loses the necklace?

• a fight with Madame Forestier

• divorce from Monsieur Loisel

• the couple's move from the city to the countryside

• a life of poverty and hard physical labor

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

• They decide to replace the necklace.

• They decide to flee the country.

What is the twist at the end of the story?

• Monsieur Loisel is actually a friendly and hard-working ghost.

• The necklace was fake and worth only 500 francs.

Who is the author of "The Necklace"?

• Guy de Maupassant

• Mrs. Loisel

• Mr. Loisel

• Mrs. Forestier

Which of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?

• Be happy with what you have. 

• Be honest and tell the truth.

• If you borrow something, take care of it.

• Rich people shouldn't share what they have with anyone.

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.