WorksheetsReview for "The Necklace" and "Civil Peace" 25-26
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
At the beginning of 'The Necklace,' why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?
Her husband is unkind.
Her health is often poor.
She longs to be wealthy.
She longs for more friends.
In 'The Necklace,' what decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the lost necklace?
They decide to replace it.
They decide to flee the country.
They decide to buy a cheap imitation.
They decide to admit they lost the necklace.
If a song can correctly be described as exquisite, then which of the following must be true?
The singing was quite nice.
The music was strikingly beautiful.
The band played skillfully.
The lyrics recounted a fascinating story.
How does Mathilde feel about not being able to afford fine clothing or jewelry?
sad and discouraged
unbothered and content
enthusiastic and eager
determined and courageous
Which excerpt from 'The Necklace' best supports the answer to the previous question?
Unable to afford jewelry, she dressed simply
The poverty of her rooms...caused her pain
She danced floating in a cloud of happiness formed by...all this admiration
She resigned herself with unexpected fortitude. The debt had to be paid.
Which excerpt from 'The Necklace' is an example of situational irony?
tell her that you've broken the clasp and that you're getting it mended
I didn't sell this necklace, madame. I only supplied the case.
Oh, poor Mathilde! Mine was false. It was worth five hundred francs...
they said that he should take it back if the other necklace was found
Which of the following words is closest in meaning to exquisite?
Ugly
Beautiful
Ordinary
Unsatisfactory
As shown in 'Civil Peace,' what does Jonathan Iwegbu value most?
his bicycle
his money
his family
his home
In 'Civil Peace,' why does Jonathan Iwegbu bury his bicycle?
He no longer needs a bicycle to help him make a living.
He wants to get rid of the bicycle because it is broken and rusted.
He is afraid that a person claiming to be a soldier will take the bicycle.
He is worried that his child may injure himself while riding it.
What is the outcome of Jonathan Iwegbu’s confrontation with the thieves in 'Civil Peace'?
Jonathan gives them his egg-rasher, and they leave him alone.
The thieves kill Jonathan’s son before Jonathan gives them the money.
Jonathan’s family shouts the alarm, and the entire village comes running.
Jonathan gives them 100 pounds, but they demand even more.
If the value of a human life is inestimable, then which of the following must be true?
A human life has a value greater than can be measured.
A human life has little value during a time of war.
A human life is always worthy of great respect.
A human life is worth a great deal of money.
In 'Civil Peace,' what does the phrase 'Happy survival' mean to most members of the community?
Put on a happy face.
Survival does not ensure happiness.
Beware of further violence.
Congratulations on surviving the war.
In 'Civil Peace,' what is one character trait of the leader of the thieves?
Impatient
Grateful
Gentle
Regretful
What piece of evidence supports the conclusion in the previous question?
'Ok. Time de go. Make you open dis window and bring the twenty pound.'
'This time na Civil Peace. Na be so?'
'Ah, missi de cry again. No need for dat.'
'We done try our best for call dem but I tink say dem all done sleep-o.'
If David is courting Rebecca and he is using gallantries, which of the following must be true?
He opened all doors for her and took his hat off when greeting her.
He ignored her whenever she talked.
He showed up 20 minutes late.
He talked about himself the entire time.
Based on Jonathan’s reactions to the challenges in his life, what is the most likely conclusion readers can draw?
He is grateful and optimistic.
He cares only for material things.
He is discouraged and depressed.
He is angry and unhappy.
What is a surprise ending?
A predictable ending
A happy ending
A cliffhanger
A story ends in an unexpected way
What is the meaning of surrender when used in this sentence? The defeated army was forced was forced to surrender.
give up
show respect
give a gift
ask for help
What is a paraphrased piece of textual evidence?
Using the exact wording from the original text
Putting the original text in new wording
A summary of the entire text
A personal opinion on the reading
Which of the following best describes the difference between direct and indirect characterization in a story?
