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- 1. Multiple ChoiceGuy de Maupassant describes his main character for several paragraphs but does not identify her by name until later in the short story. Instead, he repeatedly refers to the woman as "she." His initial depiction of the woman identifies her as __________.happydissatisfiedcontentreligious
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhere did M. Loisel work?Ministry of TransportationMinistry of EducationMinistry of MagicMinistry of Science
- 3. Multiple ChoiceMathilde's husband is excited when he comes home with an invitation to "an evening reception at the Ministerial Mansion." He is certain his wife will be just as thrilled. However, much to his surprise, "she scornfully tossed the invitation on the table, murmuring, 'What good is that to me?'" Mathilde is irritated and impatient because she does not have _______.an evening dressa stylish bonnetdancing shoeshorses an a coach
- 4. Multiple ChoiceSelflessly, her husband offers her 400 francs, the amount of money he has saved to buy a new __________.tool chesthunting riflepool tableeasel and paint set
- 5. Multiple ChoiceMathilde says she needs to "have a jewel or gem" to wear to the reception or she will "look like a pauper." Her husband suggests wearing _________, but she replies that will merely draw attention to their poverty, and "There's nothing more humiliating than to look poor among a lot of rich women."a faux furflowersbraceletsbow shaped hair pins
- 6. Multiple ChoiceMathilde likes her husband's next suggestion, to borrow a piece of jewelry from her wealthy friend. Mme. Forestier is happy to lend her friend something fancy to wear. At frist Mathilde cannot decide what piece to choose, but soon finds a perfect __________ necklace "in a black satin box."opalpearldiamondheart
- 7. Multiple Choice
From midnight to 4 am her husband _________ in another room.
drinks
flirts
dozes
sings
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhen it is finally time to go home, Mathilde runs "rapidly down the stairs." Her husband calls for her to slow down, but Mathilde dashes quickly into the street because she does not want the wealthy women to see her ___________.shabby wrapworn out shoesold horse carthusband's overcoat
- 9. Multiple ChoiceUpon their arrival home, Mathilde discovers she has lost the borrowed necklace. They look everywhere they can think of, but cannot find it. Her husband retraces their steps, but cannot locate the lost necklace. They think Mathilde probably lost it in the ________.dine roomdance hallcarriagestreet
- 10. Multiple ChoiceThe husband goes to "the police station, to the newspapers to post a reward, to the cab companies, everywhere the slightest hope drove him." After a week, Mathilde writes a letter to her friend saying she is having the necklace ___________, and she will return it shortly.appraisedrepairedrestrungprofessionally cleaned
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe couple is horrified because they do not know what to do; the replacement necklace costs _______ francs.1,00015,00036,000120,000
- 12. Multiple ChoiceMathilde returns the replacement necklace, and luckily, her friend does not notice the substitution; she does not even open the box. However, Mme. Forestier greets Mathilde "frostily," saying ________________________.Mathilde should have visited more oftenshe might have needed the necklace soonerthe weather is too cold to stay and chatfriend should not borrow personal items
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe husband uses his inheritance money to buy the replacement necklace. He also takes out several loans that he is not even sure he will be able to repay. Additionally, the husband works evening and night jobs. Mathilde also helps repay the loans by ___________.firing the maiddoing houseworkrenting a small apartmentall of these
- 14. Multiple ChoiceThere is a drastic change in Mathilde's attitude. Working, "she played her part with sudden heroism." This is what literary element?themeironyflashbackforeshadow
- 15. Multiple Choice
When Mathilde meets her old friend by chance several years later, Mme. Forestier does not recognize her because the years of hard work have not been kind to her. Mathilde tells her old friend the truth about the necklace with "a proud and simple joy." Mme. Forestier is astounded that Mathilde replaced the lost necklace with an identical one because the borrowed necklace was made of _________.
lead
tin
paste (glass)
carbon
- 16. Multiple ChoiceWhich event occurred first?Mme. Loisel loses the necklaceMme Loisel discovers the necklace was fakeMme. Loisel goes to the partyMme. Loisel tells Mme. Forestier the clasp was broken on her necklace
- 17. Multiple ChoiceMme. Loisel is a _______ character.roundflat
- 18. Multiple ChoiceMme. Loisel is a _____ characterdynamicstatic
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?Be happy with what you have.Be honest and tell the truth.If you borrow something, take care of it.Rich people shouldn't share what they have with anyone.
- 20. Multiple ChoiceAt the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?her marriageher desire to be wealthyher poor healthher wish for more friends
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