the necklace

Why is Mathilde unhappy with her life at the beginning of the story?

• a) She dislikes her husband
  

• a) She dislikes her husband
  

• c) She wants to be a writer
  

• d) She is jealous of her friends

What does Mathilde’s husband bring home that excites her at first?

• a) A diamond necklace
  

• b) A letter from a wealthy friend
  

• c) An invitation to a ball
  

• d) A new dress

Why does Mathilde borrow a necklace from Madame Forestier?

• a) She wants to impress the wealthy guests at the ball
  

• b) She doesn’t own any jewelry and feels ashamed
  

• c) Her husband insists she should look elegant
  

• d) Both A and B

What happens after Mathilde enjoys the ball?

• a) She gets invited to another one
  

• b) She loses the necklace
  

• c) She decides she prefers her simple life
  

• d) She tells her husband she wants more luxury

How do Mathilde and her husband replace the lost necklace?

• a) They admit the truth to Madame Forestier
  

• b) They borrow money and buy a replacement
  

• c) They run away to another city
  

• d) They find the necklace the next day

What is the twist ending of the story?

• a) Mathilde becomes rich after buying the necklace
  

• b) The necklace was actually fake
  

• c) Madame Forestier refuses to take the necklace back
  

• d) Mathilde never lost the necklace