WorksheetsThe Necklace
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
At the beginning of "The Necklace" what is the reason for Madame Loisel's constant suffering?
Her marriage
Her desperate wish to be wealthy
Her failing health
Her wish for more friends
What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel based on the life she craves?
She enjoys working
She cares most about her relationships
She has simple needs
She is materialistic and wishful
Madame Loisel admires a society that values, above all,
a work ethic.
money and possessions.
family.
art.
Madame Loisel treats her husband with
gentleness
affection
resentment
appreciation
What can you conclude about Madame Loisel's husband based on his treatment of her?
He cares a great deal about his wife's happiness
He is tired of having to listen to her complaints
He cares too much about trifles
He enjoys going to fancy receptions with her.
Which quotation best reveals Monsieur Loisel's attitude toward Madame Loisel?
"What's the matter? You've really been very strange these last few days."
"Wait--you silly thing"
"Well, all right, then. I'll give you four hundred francs. But try to get something really nice."
"You must really write your friend," he said, "and tell her that you've broken the clasp and that you're getting it repaired."
Why is Madame Loisel "filled with terrible anguish" when she asks to borrow the necklace?
She is humiliated at having to borrow the necklace
She dreads going to the reception
She lacks confidence in her beauty
Madame Forestier gives her too many pieces to choose from
Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier is characterized by
equality
companionship
sympathy
envy
The theme of "The Necklace" concerns the danger of
attaching importance to wealth.
trying to escape one's fate.
getting too deeply into debt.
giving in to a spouse's demands.
"The Necklace" has a _____________________ at the end
a happy ending
a plot twist
a fight
a sad ending
Which statement best summarizes one of the central messages or themes of “The Necklace”?
People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.
People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.
People should be wary of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.
People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.
The actions and events that make up a short story
Plate
Pleat
Plot
Plug
What type of character is Madame Forestier
Dynamic/Flat
Static/Flat
Static/Round
Dynamic/Round
Who causes all Madame Loisel's problems?
Her husband
The maid
Madame Forestier
Herself
If a character changes and grows throughout a story, that character could be described as
Dynamic/Flat
Static/Flat
Dynamic/Round
Static/Round
