During Reading

How does Madame Loisel feel about her life at the beginning of the story?

• She is content with what she has.

• She feels she was meant for a luxurious life.

• She enjoys being middle-class.

• She is indifferent to wealth and status.

What does Madame Loisel’s husband bring home that excites her?

• A diamond necklace

• An invitation to a grand ball

• A new dress

• A letter from an old friend

Why is Madame Loisel initially unhappy about the invitation to the ball?

• She does not know how to dance.

• She does not have a proper dress.

• She is afraid of crowds.

• She does not want to attend with her husband.

How does Madame Loisel obtain the jewelry she wears to the ball?

• She buys it using her husband's savings.

• She borrows it from her wealthy friend, Madame Forestier.

• Her husband surprises her with it.

• She inherits it from a relative.

Why does Madame Loisel enjoy the ball so much?

• She is admired and feels like she belongs among the wealthy.

• She enjoys dancing with her husband.

• She wins a prize for best-dressed guest.

• She gets to meet the queen.

What happens immediately after the ball that causes a major problem?

• Madame Loisel gets sick.

• Madame Loisel loses the necklace.

• Madame Loisel’s husband loses his job.

• Madame Loisel is recognized as an imposter.

What does Madame Loisel and her husband do when they realize the necklace is lost?

• They immediately tell Madame Forestier the truth.

• They search everywhere but eventually decide to replace it.

• They flee to another country.

• They tell people it was stolen.

Why do the Loisels decide to buy a replacement necklace instead of confessing?

• They fear Madame Forestier’s anger.

• They are embarrassed and believe honesty will ruin their reputation.

• They think the replacement will be easy to pay off.

• They believe Madame Forestier is too rich to care.

How does Madame Loisel's life change after she and her husband buy the new necklace?

• She becomes more grateful for what she has.

• She works hard and eventually earns her fortune.

• She lives in poverty and ages significantly.

• She enjoys working and meeting new people.

What literary device is being used when Madame Loisel does not know the truth about the necklace's worth?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Hyperbole