CHARACTERIZATION

Which phrase best describes Mathilde Loisel at the start of the story?

• Content and grateful

• Dissatisfied and vain

• Brave and adventurous

• Quiet and shy

Which action best shows Mathilde’s motivation?

• She refuses to go to the ball.

• She borrows a necklace to appear wealthier at the party

• She tells Madame Forestier about losing the necklace immediately

• She donates money to the poor

Monsieur Loisel is willing to sacrifice comfort for Mathilde and works to repay the loan after the necklace is lost.

• True

• False

What does Madame Forestier mainly represent in the story?

• Poverty and struggle

• Wealth and social connections

• Revenge and hostility

• Ignorance and indifference

The necklace (object) most strongly symbolizes:

• Honesty and truth

• Wealth and social appearance; often false value

• Friendship and loyalty

• Knowledge and education