The Necklace

Who is the author of "The Necklace"?

• Guy de Maupassant

• Mrs. Loisel

• Mr. Loisel

• Mrs. Forestier

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What is the theme of "The Necklace"?

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Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?

• at Madame Forestier's house

• during a visit to the library

• on a trip

• at the ball

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At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

• her appearance since she wishes she were prettier

• her desire to be wealthy

• her poor health

• her wish for more friends

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Which of the following is symbolic in the story, "The Necklace?"

• blue suede shoes

• invitation to a party

• diamond necklace

• a scarlet ibis

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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 clothes because they represented her true financial status.

• 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.

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Explain the symbolism of the necklace in the story.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes friendship and loyalty.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes wealth and social status.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes power and authority.

• The necklace in the story symbolizes love and romance.

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Read the excerpt from "The Necklace." "He brought her wraps so that they could leave and he put them around her shoulders. The plain wraps were from her everyday life and the 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 furs, wouldn't see her. Lionel 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 meaning does the coat most likely represent (symbolize) in this story?

• Mrs. Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life?

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

• Mrs, Loisel's indifference to her own health and well-being.

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What is the symbolic meaning of the necklace's loss in the story?

• Represents the importance of material possessions

• Symbolizes appearance vs. reality and the consequences of pride and vanity.

• Symbolizes the triumph of good over evil

• Indicates the character's lack of responsibility

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Match the following: The necklace can be seen as symbolic of:

• the deceptiveness of appearances.

• the loss of a necklace which is believed to be extremely valuable

• the trappings of upper-class living: clothing, food, decor, ect.

• the fact that the Loisels have suffered needlessly.

• the sacrifice of excess, because of pride.

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