WorksheetsEnglish I Honors...The Necklac
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 18mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?
a)
her marriage
b)
her desire to be wealthy
c)
her poor health
d)
her wish for more friends
2.
What literary technique is illustrated by this passage from Maupassant's story?
She would have so loved to charm, to be envied, to be admired and sought after.
She would have so loved to charm, to be envied, to be admired and sought after.
a)
irony
b)
symbolism
c)
direct characterization
d)
indirect characterization
3.
What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?
a)
She enjoys working.
b)
She has simple needs.
c)
She cares most about her relationships.
d)
She cares most about material things.
4.
What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?
a)
She enjoys working.
b)
She has simple needs.
c)
She cares most about her relationships.
d)
She cares most about material things.
5.
What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?
a)
He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.
b)
He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.
c)
He cares too much about unimportant things.
d)
He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.
6.
Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?
a)
equality
b)
companionship
c)
sympathy
d)
envy
7.
Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?
a)
equality
b)
companionship
c)
sympathy
d)
envy
8.
Where does Madame Loisel lose Madame Forestier's necklace?
a)
at Madame Forestier's house
b)
during a visit to the library
c)
on a trip
d)
at the ball
9.
Which of the following is a direct effect of Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?
a)
a bitter quarrel with Madame Forestier
b)
divorce from Monsieur Loisel
c)
the couple's move from the city to the countryside
d)
a life of poverty and hard physical labor
10.
Choose the order in which these events happen in Maupassant's story.
Madame Loisel borrows the necklace.
Madame Loisel meets Madame Forestier on the Champs Elysees.
Monsieur Loisel receives an invitation for a reception at the Ministry.
Madame Loisel writes her friend a letter to explain the delay in returning the necklace.
Madame Loisel borrows the necklace.
Madame Loisel meets Madame Forestier on the Champs Elysees.
Monsieur Loisel receives an invitation for a reception at the Ministry.
Madame Loisel writes her friend a letter to explain the delay in returning the necklace.
a)
IV, I, III, II
b)
III, I, IV, II
c)
III, II, I, IV
d)
II, IV, I, III
11.
Choose the order in which these events happen in Maupassant's story.
Madame Loisel borrows the necklace.
Madame Loisel meets Madame Forestier on the Champs Elysees.
Monsieur Loisel receives an invitation for a reception at the Ministry.
Madame Loisel writes her friend a letter to explain the delay in returning the necklace.
Madame Loisel borrows the necklace.
Madame Loisel meets Madame Forestier on the Champs Elysees.
Monsieur Loisel receives an invitation for a reception at the Ministry.
Madame Loisel writes her friend a letter to explain the delay in returning the necklace.
a)
IV, I, III, II
b)
III, I, IV, II
c)
III, II, I, IV
d)
II, IV, I, III
12.
Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the story's ending?
a)
metaphor
b)
irony
c)
flashback
d)
point of view
13.
Which best describes Madame Loisel's feelings at the end of the story?
a)
happiness
b)
indifference
c)
astonishment
d)
fear
14.
Mr. Loisel forfeits ______ so that his wife can purchase a new dress
a)
a new briefcase
b)
new shoes
c)
new suit for work
d)
a new rifle to go hunting
15.
Mathilde is never ever content at first she wants a ____ and then a ____
a)
dress .... jewelry
b)
dog .... cat
c)
new apt. ... new kitchen
d)
a wealthy family... new husband
16.
Which of the following is the best summary statement of "The Necklace"
a)
a woman that wants to make a good impression goes to a dance
b)
an expensive necklace is lost and needs replacing
c)
wanting social recognition she sinks to a life of poverty
d)
a woman borrows a dress and buys an expensive necklace
17.
Loisel suggest that Mathilde write to Mdme. Forestier stating that the necklace
a)
got lost at the party
b)
a thief stole it
c)
the clasp was broken
d)
was admired by everyone
18.
The Loisel's went from jeweler to jeweler looking for a
a)
fake necklace
b)
an identical necklace
c)
the lost necklace
d)
a different necklace
19.
The jeweler originally wanted ____ francs for an identical necklace
a)
400
b)
40,000
c)
36,000
d)
500
20.
At the end of the story we discover that the lost necklace cost ____ francs
a)
400
b)
40,000
c)
36,000
d)
500
21.
Why is Matilde Loisel unhappy early in her marriage?
a)
She wishes she were rich and had more possessions
b)
Her husband doesn't love her
c)
She didn't have a degree and she couldn't get a job.
d)
She wishes she were prettier
22.
Why is Matilde "filled with terrible anguish" when she decides to borrow a necklace?
a)
She doesn't think she is beautiful enough
b)
She is embarrassed that she has to borrow jewelry
c)
She doesn't really want to go to the party
d)
There are to many necklaces to choose from
23.
After the party the husband spends most of his time
a)
talking
b)
sleeping
c)
dancing
d)
searching
24.
Which one of these does not happen?
a)
Loisel borrows money from every possible source
b)
Loisel does business with loan sharks
c)
Loisel steals money from his boss
d)
Loisel uses his father's inheritance
25.
At the end of the story it is clear that
a)
Mdme. Forestier has 2 diamond necklaces
b)
Mdme. Forestier purposely tricked Mathidle
c)
The Loisel's will soon become very wealthy
d)
The Loisel's suffered needlessly
26.
Which one of the reasons most probably explains why the Loisel's lie
a)
They fear financial ruin and poverty
b)
They do not care what people think of them
c)
They are ashamed to admit their carelessness
d)
They blame and hate Mdm. Forestier
27.
At first Mathilde does not want to go to the ball because she did not have
a)
a necklace
b)
a dress
c)
a date
d)
an invitation
28.
Which statement best summarizes the main idea of the story
a)
it is best to fake jewelry if you loose it
b)
to be content with what you have
c)
it is okay to lie if you have a good reason to
d)
borrowing things can end a friendship
29.
Mr. Loisel forfeits ______ so that his wife can purchase a new dress
a)
a new briefcase
b)
new shoes
c)
new suit for work
d)
a new rifle to go hunting
30.
At the end of the story we discover that the lost necklace cost ____ francs
a)
400
b)
40,000
c)
36,000
d)
500
31.
Direct Characterization is...
a)
the author telling you a character's traits
b)
the author showing you a character's traits
32.
Indirect Characterization is...
a)
the author showing you a character's traits
b)
the author telling you a character's traits
33.
"He didn't yell. He didn't even look angry."
a)
Direct Characterization
b)
Indirect Characterization
c)
Both
34.
What is the theme of " The Necklace" ?
a)
Work hard ad good this will happen .
b)
No matter what happens , be honest.
c)
Everybody isn't your friend.
d)
Matilhde should be happy with her life.
35.
Why is Mme Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball?
a)
She is cold.
b)
Her husband has to go to work.
c)
She realizes she has lost the necklace.
d)
She is ashamed of her wraps.
36.
Does "mood" focus on the audience or the narrator?
a)
Reader
b)
Narrator
37.
Madame Loisel borrows what from her wealthy friend?
a)
A fancy dress.
b)
A pair of shoes.
c)
A necklace.
d)
Flowers for her hair.
38.
Madame Loisel does not want to put on her coat to leave the party because...
a)
She isn't cold.
b)
She thinks it looks shabby.
c)
She doesn't want to cover her beautiful dress.
d)
She is afraid that it will cover her jewelry.
39.
When the Loisels return home after the party, they...
a)
are robbed outside of their house.
b)
are too excited to go to sleep.
c)
have to immediately get ready to go to work because it is morning.
d)
realize that the necklace is missing.
40.
The Loisels work ten long years to pay for the replacement of the necklace only to discover that...
a)
Madame Forestier never liked the necklace.
b)
the necklace was a priceless family heirloom that could not be replaced.
c)
Madame Forestier has died.
d)
the necklace was a fake.
41.
What is Madame Loisel's reaction to the invitation that her husband has received?
a)
She is extremely excited about going to the ball.
b)
She is upset because she does not have a new dress to wear.
c)
She is nervous because she will not know anyone.
d)
She is upset because she is shy and doesn't like parties.
42.
The state of being annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
a)
Scanty
b)
Exorbitant
c)
Vexation
d)
Dowry
43.
Without consolation or comfort; unhappy
a)
Scanty
b)
Discolsolate
c)
Pauper
d)
Exorbitant
44.
continuing without
interruption, ceaseless
interruption, ceaseless
a)
Incessantly
b)
Incourage
c)
Instinctivly
d)
Insents
45.
Which city is the setting for "The Necklace"?
a)
London
b)
Paris
c)
Rome
d)
New York
46.
There are how many types of irony?
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
d)
5
47.
Exclaiming, “Oh great!” after failing an exam
a)
verbal irony
b)
dramatic irony
c)
situational irony
d)
none of the above
48.
Exclaiming "Oh, great!" after making the game winning shot.
a)
dramatic irony
b)
situational irony
c)
verbal irony
d)
none of the above
49.
What type of irony is this?
a)
verbal irony
b)
situational irony
c)
dramatic irony
d)
none of the above
50.
Type of Irony: A man buys a gun to protect himself, then someone breaks into his house and shoots him with that same gun.
a)
Verbal
b)
Dramatic
c)
Situational
d)
None of the above
51.
What is verbal irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something a character doesn't know.
52.
What is situational irony?
a)
When what is said is the opposite of what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
53.
What is dramatic Irony?
a)
When what is said is different than what is meant
b)
When what happens is the opposite of what is expected
c)
When the audience knows something the character doesn't
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