The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

Mathilde Loisel's feelings about her social status can be described as:

• content and satisfied

• indifferent and unconcerned

• discontented and envious

• proud and boastful

What did Mathilde Loisel's husband bring home one evening?

Why did Mathilde feel unhappy with her life?

• Because she was poor and wanted a luxurious life

• Because she was ill

• Because she was lonely

• Because she was uneducated

Mathilde's husband suggested she wear something to the event, and she reacted in a certain way. What did he suggest and how did she react?

• He suggested she wear a fancy dress, and she was delighted.

• He suggested she wear a simple dress, and she was upset.

• He suggested she wear a borrowed necklace, and she was indifferent.

• He suggested she wear her old clothes, and she was happy.

Mathilde acquired the necklace for the ball by:

• borrowing it from a friend

• buying it from a jeweler

• inheriting it from her family

• finding it at the ball

What happened to the necklace after the ball?

• It was lost

• It was found

• It was stolen

• It was returned

How did Mathilde and her husband manage to replace the lost necklace?

• They borrowed money from friends and family.

• They sold their house to buy a new one.

• They worked hard for ten years to repay the debt.

• They found the original necklace and returned it.

Mme. Forestier's reaction when Mathilde returned the necklace was:

• surprised and grateful

• angry and disappointed

• indifferent and uninterested

• happy and relieved

Based on the passage, what challenges did Mathilde and her husband face after losing the necklace?

• They had to work hard to repay the debt.

• They moved to a different city.

• They received help from friends.

• They found the necklace later.

How did Mathilde's life change after she and her husband began to repay their debt?

• She became wealthy and carefree.

• She lived a life of luxury and ease.

• She experienced hardship and poverty.

• She traveled the world extensively.