The Necklace

What lesson can be learned from Madame Loisel's experience with the necklace?

• The pursuit of wealth can lead to unexpected consequences and loss.

• Wealth guarantees happiness and fulfillment.

• True friends will always support you in times of need.

• Material possessions are the key to a successful life.

What role does Madame Forestier play in 'The Necklace'?

• She is Madame Loisel's wealthy friend who lends her the necklace.

• She is a poor woman who envies Madame Loisel.

• She is Madame Loisel's sister who helps her with her problems.

• She is a jeweler who sells the necklace to Madame Loisel.

What literary device is prominently used in 'The Necklace' to convey themes of appearance versus reality?

• Metaphor

• Symbolism

• Irony

• Alliteration

What is one of the main messages of 'The Necklace'?

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

• Wealth and status are the most important aspects of life.

• True happiness comes from material possessions.

• Friendship is more valuable than family.

How does the character of Madame Loisel change throughout 'The Necklace'?

• She remains discontented throughout the story.

• She evolves from a discontented woman to one who learns the value of hard work and humility.

• She becomes wealthy and carefree after losing the necklace.

• She learns to rely on others for her happiness.

What is the effect of the story's setting on Madame Loisel's character?

• It highlights her social status and dissatisfaction with her life.

• It makes her feel content and fulfilled.

• It encourages her to pursue her dreams.

• It isolates her from her friends and family.

How does Madame Loisel's desire for wealth affect her life choices in 'The Necklace'?

• She becomes a wealthy socialite and lives happily ever after.

• Her desire leads her to borrow a necklace, which ultimately results in her downfall.

• She decides to invest in a business and becomes successful.

• Her desire makes her content with her modest life.

Provide an example of a correctly placed semicolon in a sentence.

• Megan stood outside the movie theater; her friends were late again.

• Megan stood outside the movie theater, her friends were late again.

• Megan stood outside the movie theater: her friends were late again.

• Megan stood outside the movie theater; her friends were late, again.

What is the surprise ending of 'The Necklace'?

• Madame Forestier reveals that the lost necklace was a fake worth very little.

• Madame Forestier gives Madame Loisel a real diamond necklace.

• Madame Loisel discovers the necklace was stolen from her.

• Madame Forestier offers to buy back the necklace for a large sum.

What does the Latin root 'splend' mean?

• Brilliant or radiant.

• Dark or gloomy.

• Dull or boring.

• Weak or feeble.