WorksheetsThe Necklace
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 2hrs 28mins
Which of the following best describes the husband?
He is unhappy with their life but unwilling to work hard to change it.
He also wants to be rich and is working hard to please his wife.
He is happy with their poor life and bitter that his wife wants more.
He is content with their poor life and feels it is already fulfilling.
Why is the borrowed necklace so important to Mathilde?
because it will distract from her shabby old dress
because it will convince others that she is someone else
because she will look as though she belongs at the party
because she will have the opportunity to steal it
Which statement best explains why the girl is unhappy?
because she does not get along with her classless family
because she is not beautiful enough to get a rich husband
because her family refused to help her find a good match for a husband
because she feels she deserved to marry a man above her class
Why is Mathilde so eager to leave the ball quickly?
to keep people from noticing her poor coat
to keep people from noticing her hair
because she did not have a good time at the ball
because she did not want to talk to the other ladies
At the beginning of the story how would you describe Mme. Loisel.
a. Vain
b. Envious
c. Selfish
d. All of the above
At the end of the story how would you describe Mme. Loisel.
a. humble
b. proud
c. conceited
d. both a and b
Why don’t the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?
a. They fear Mme. Forestier will mock them.
b. They do not care what anyone thinks of them.
c. The minister advises M. Loisel not to tell the truth.
d. They are ashamed to admit their carelessness.
Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of "The Necklace"?
People should beware of friends who are not honest and try to take advantage of them.
People should never lend anything to friends who cannot be counted on to return them.
People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.
People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.
Which of the following describes an internal conflict of Madame Loisel's?
She loses the necklace after the party.
She has to figure out how to save money when she becomes poor.
She values material things more than her husband does.
She struggles with whether to tell Madame Forestier the truth.
What is the most likely meaning of refinement as it is used in this sentence:
His refinement was obvious when he stood to open the door and help the elderly woman find her seat in the dining room.
wisdom and judgment
education and knowledge
agility and physical strength
politeness and good manners
If a song can correctly be described as exquisite, then which of the following must by true?
The singing was quite nice.
The band played skillfully.
The music was strikingly beautiful.
The lyrics recounted a fascinating story.
