The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

1) What does Mathilde Loisel desire most in life?

• a) A loving husband

• b) Wealth and luxury

• c) A good education

• d) A successful career

Answer explanation

Mathilde is dissatisfied with her modest life and dreams of being rich.

2) Why does Mathilde borrow a necklace from Madame Forestier?

• a) She wants to impress others at the ball

• b) She lost her own jewelry

• c) She plans to sell it for money

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  d) She was forced to wear it

Answer explanation

Mathilde borrows the necklace to appear wealthier and elegant at the ball.

3) How does Mathilde’s life change after losing the necklace?

• a) She becomes wealthier

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  b) She works tirelessly to repay the debt

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  c) She leaves her husband

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  d) She becomes a famous socialite

Answer explanation

After losing the necklace, Mathilde and her husband suffer for years trying to repay their financial burden.

4) What literary device is used in the story’s ending?

• a) Foreshadowing

• b) Symbolism

• c) Irony

• d) Allegory

Answer explanation

• The story’s ending reveals that the expensive-looking necklace was fake, which is an example of situational irony.

5) What is the main lesson in The Necklace?

• a) Beauty fades over time

• b) Honesty and contentment are more valuable than appearances

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  c) Hard work always leads to success

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  d) People should avoid attending fancy parties

Answer explanation

Mathilde’s obsession with material things leads to unnecessary suffering, teaching the lesson that being content and truthful is more important.

6. ____ Mathilde was born into a rich family.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Mathilde was born into a middle-class family, not a wealthy one.

7. ____ The necklace Mathilde borrowed was made of real diamonds.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The necklace was fake, but Mathilde assumed it was real.

8. ____ Mathilde’s husband was supportive of her happiness.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

Mathilde’s husband does everything he can to support her happiness.

9. ____ Mathilde tells Madame Forestier the truth immediately after losing the necklace.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

She hides the truth and replaces the necklace instead of admitting she lost it.

10. ____ The story explores the theme of pride and materialism.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The story critiques materialism and vanity, showing how Mathilde’s desire for wealth leads to her downfall.