WorksheetsThe Necklace
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 12mins
How can we describe Madame Loisel's character?
She is greedy but cares for her husband
She's materialistic
She's grateful
What does Monsieur (Mr) Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about his character?
He cares about his wife and wants her to be happy
He is irritated by his wife's complaints
He loves his wife, but he isn't willing to sacrifice much for her
How does Monsieur (Mr) Loisel react to the party?
He is delighted to see his wife happy and dances all night with her
He gets jealous that his wife is getting attention from other men
He becomes tired and bored
What underlying meaning does the coat represent?
Mrs. Loisel's failure to appreciate the good things she has
Mrs. Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life
The love that Mr. Loisel has for his wife
What decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the necklace?
be honest and tell the friend she lost it
replace the necklace
What is Madame Loisel's attitude toward the sacrifice that she and her husband must make as they work to replace the necklace?
She is determined and courageous and works to pay it back
She fails to take responsibility to pay back the money
She forces her husband take on extra jobs to pay it all off while she does nothing
What long-term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisels?
The Loisel's end up growing closer together
Madame Loisel eventually realizes that she enjoys working
go into debt, live in poverty, work multiple jobs
What is the main message of the story?
People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.
Always be honest
(2 Answers) Which of the following examples illustrates situational irony?
Madame Loisel is a great success at the party
By trying to look rich, Madame Loisel ends up poorer than she was before.
Madame Loisel buys a new dress and borrows a necklace from her friend.
Madame Loisel, who dislikes work, must sacrifice her best years working to replace the lost necklace.
At the end of the story, Madame Loisel learns that the necklace she replaced was fake and worth very little. What is the main effect of irony on the reader?
The reader feels sympathy for the harsh life Madame Loisel unnecessarily led.
The reader feels dislike towards people who aren't grateful for what they have
Define homage?
very beautiful and lovely
something done to honor someone
politeness; good manners
Define refinement
Politeness; good manners
very beautiful and lovely
something done to honor someone
Define exquisite
good manners
very beautiful
ability to adapt easily
At the beginning of "The Necklace" why is Mrs. Loisel constantly unhappy?
Her husband is rude
She wants to be wealthy
She has poor health.
9. Read the excerpt from "The Necklace." This episode occurs as the Loisels get ready to leave the party.
"He brought her wraps so that could leave and put them around her shoulders-the plain wraps from her everyday life whose shabbiness jarred with the elegance of her evening dress. She felt this and wanted to escape quickly so that the other women, who were enveloping themselves in their rich furs, wouldn't see her. Lionel held her back. "Wait a minute. You'll catch cold out there. I'm going to call a cab." But she wouldn't listen to him and went hastily downstairs. What meaning does the coat most likely represent in this story?
Mrs. Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life?
Mrs. Loisel's failure to appreciate the good things in life.
Mrs, Loisel's indifference to her own health and well-being.
