At the beginning of 'The Necklace,' why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?

• Her husband is unkind.

• Her health is often poor.

• She longs to be wealthy.

• She longs for more friends.

In 'The Necklace,' what decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the lost necklace?

• They decide to replace it.

• They decide to flee the country.

• They decide to buy a cheap imitation.

• They decide to admit they lost the necklace.

If a song can correctly be described as exquisite, then which of the following must be true?

• The singing was quite nice.

• The music was strikingly beautiful.

• The band played skillfully.

• The lyrics recounted a fascinating story.

How does Mathilde feel about not being able to afford fine clothing or jewelry?

• sad and discouraged

• unbothered and content

• enthusiastic and eager

• determined and courageous

Which excerpt from 'The Necklace' best supports the answer to the previous question?

• Unable to afford jewelry, she dressed simply

• The poverty of her rooms...caused her pain

• She danced floating in a cloud of happiness formed by...all this admiration

• She resigned herself with unexpected fortitude. The debt had to be paid.

Which excerpt from 'The Necklace' is an example of situational irony?

• tell her that you've broken the clasp and that you're getting it mended

• I didn't sell this necklace, madame. I only supplied the case.

• Oh, poor Mathilde! Mine was false. It was worth five hundred francs...

• they said that he should take it back if the other necklace was found

Which of the following words is closest in meaning to exquisite?

• Ugly

• Beautiful

• Ordinary

• Unsatisfactory

As shown in 'Civil Peace,' what does Jonathan Iwegbu value most?

• his bicycle

• his money

• his family

• his home

In 'Civil Peace,' why does Jonathan Iwegbu bury his bicycle?

• He no longer needs a bicycle to help him make a living.

• He wants to get rid of the bicycle because it is broken and rusted.

• He is afraid that a person claiming to be a soldier will take the bicycle.

• He is worried that his child may injure himself while riding it.

What is the outcome of Jonathan Iwegbu’s confrontation with the thieves in 'Civil Peace'?

• Jonathan gives them his egg-rasher, and they leave him alone.

• The thieves kill Jonathan’s son before Jonathan gives them the money.

• Jonathan’s family shouts the alarm, and the entire village comes running.

• Jonathan gives them 100 pounds, but they demand even more.