Text Review

Why does Madame Loisel feel discontent with her life?

• She dislikes her husband.

• She feels she was meant for a life of luxury

• She has a passion for collecting jewelry.

• She enjoys being unhappy.

What does Madame Loisel’s attitude about wealth suggest about her character?

• a. She enjoys working.

• b. She is grateful for what she has

• c. She cares primarily about her husband.

• d. She cares primarily about material things.

What does Monsieur Loisel’s willingness to get his wife an expensive dress show?

• He prioritizes his wife’s happiness

• He has grown tired of his wife’s complaints.

• He cares far too much about material things.

• He enjoys parties and socializing.

How do the Loisels react after discovering the necklace is lost?

• They decide to replace it with a real necklace and go into debt to pay it off.

• They purchase other jewelry to make up losing the necklace.

• They decide to buy a cheap imitation.

• They confess immediately.

How does losing the necklace impact the Loisels’ lives in the long run in The Necklace?

• The loss of the necklace plunges the Loisels into a life of poverty and hardship, drastically altering their social status and dreams.
• The Loisels quickly recover and return to their previous lifestyle.
• Losing the necklace leads to a life of luxury and wealth.
• The necklace was never important to the Loisels.

Which sentence best demonstrates the meaning of the word refinement (as in refined) in context of "The Necklace"

• A) The scientist made a refinement to his experiment to get more accurate results.

• His refinement of the design led to a more efficient and cost-effective product.

• The chef made a refinement to the recipe by adjusting the seasoning slightly.

• Her refinement was evident in the way she carried herself with grace and spoke with poise.

When describing a painting as exquisite, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of exquisite.

• The colors were quite vibrant.

• The artist used a unique technique.

• The artwork was strikingly beautiful.

• The painting depicted a historical event.

Which sentence contains the correct meaning of homage?

• A sentence that indicates a financial transaction.
• A sentence that conveys a sense of urgency.
• The sentence that expresses admiration and honor or tribute.

• A sentence that describes a historical event.

What does the necklace most likely symbolize in this story?

• Madame Loisel’s desire for a more luxurious life

• Madame Loisel’s contentment with her current situation

• Madame Loisel’s regret over past decisions

• Madame Loisel’s indifference to material wealth

What does Madame Loisel's coat symbolize in the story?

• The coat represents her love for fashion.
• The coat symbolizes her rejection of wealth.
• The coat signifies her contentment with her life.
• Madame Loisel's coat symbolize her embarrassment of her lack of wealth and social status.