Exploring The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

What is the main character's initial social standing?

• She is born into a family of clerks.

• She is born into a family of merchants.

• She is born into a royal family.

• She is born into a wealthy family.

What does the main character long for?

• Knowledge and education

• Adventure and travel

• Power and influence

• Luxury and elegance

How does the main character's husband try to please her?

• By giving her expensive jewelry

• By getting an invitation to a high-society ball

• By taking her on a vacation

• By buying her a new house

What is the main character's reaction to the ball invitation?

• She is delighted and excited

• She is indifferent

• She is angry and throws the invitation

• She is scared and nervous

What solution does the husband suggest for the lack of a suitable dress?

• Wearing an old dress

• Borrowing jewelry from a friend

• Buying a new dress

• Not attending the ball

How does the main character feel at the ball?

• She feels elegant, gracious, and joyful

• She feels out of place and uncomfortable

• She feels ignored and lonely

• She feels nervous and anxious

What happens to the necklace after the ball?

• It is lost

• It is stolen

• It is returned safely

• It is broken

How do the couple try to replace the lost necklace?

• By asking for help from friends

• By stealing another necklace

• By borrowing money and working hard

• By buying a cheaper one

What is the main character's life like after losing the necklace?

• She continues to attend high-society events

• She moves to another city

• She lives a life of hardship and labor

• She lives a life of luxury

What is the final revelation about the necklace?

• It was found by the police

• It was stolen by a friend

• It was a fake worth only 5 francs

• It was worth a fortune