The Necklace - Short Story Unit

1.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

At the beginning of the story, what is the cause of Madame Loisel's constant unhappiness?

her marriage

her desire to be wealthy

her poor health

her wish for more friends

2.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

What conclusion can you draw about Monsieur Loisel, based on his treatment of his wife?

He cares a lot about his wife's happiness.

He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.

He cares too much about unimportant things.

He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.

3.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?

equality

companionship

sympathy

envy

4.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Which of the following is a direct effect of Madame Loisel's loss of the necklace?

a bitter quarrel with Madame Forestier

divorce from Monsieur Loisel

the couple's move from the city to the countryside

a life of poverty and hard physical labor

5.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which of the following literary elements is prominent in the story's ending?

metaphor

irony

flashback

point of view

6.

Multiple Choice

20 sec

1 pt

Which best describes Madame Loisel's feelings at the end of the story?

happiness

indifference

astonishment

fear

7.

Multiple Choice

5 mins

1 pt

Who is the author of "The Necklace"?

Guy de Maupassant

Mrs. Loisel

Mr. Loisel

Mrs. Forestier

8.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Which of the following IS NOT a THEME of "The Necklace"?

Pride can lead to one's downfall.

Honesty is best even when it may be difficult.

Appearances can be deceiving.

Loaning personal items to others is never wise.

9.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

At the end of the story we discover that the lost necklace cost ____ francs

400

40,000

36,000

500

10.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

The jeweler originally wanted ____ francs for an identical necklace

400

40,000

36,000

500

11.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

When you expect one thing but something else happens is a definition of

characterization

irony

inciting incident

setting

12.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Who is the Protagonist of " The Necklace"?

Madame Loisel

Madame Forstier

Guy de Maupassant

Monsieur Loisel

13.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

Mr. Loisel forfeits ______ so that his wife can purchase a new dress

a new briefcase

new shoes

new suit for work

a new rifle to go hunting

14.

Multiple Choice

45 sec

1 pt

At first Mathilde does not want to go to the ball because she did not have

a necklace

a dress

a date

an invitation

15.

Multiple Choice

1 min

1 pt

What conclusion might you draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she wants to live?

She enjoys working.

She has simple needs.

She cares most about her relationships.

She cares most about material things.

16.

Multiple Choice

15 mins

1 pt

What literary technique is illustrated by this passage from Maupassant's story?
She would have so loved to charm, to be envied, to be admired and sought after.

irony

symbolism

direct characterization

indirect characterization

17.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word PROSPECTS

irritation, annoyance

basic monetary unit of France

chances or possibilities, especially for financial success

excessive praise or flattery

18.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word INCESSANTLY

excessive praise or flattery

without interruption, continuously

a poor person, especially one who depends on public charity

irritation, annoyance

19.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word VEXATION

irritation, annoyance

mysterious

an entire range or series

filled with shock or horror

20.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word PAUPER

the lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life

filled with shock or horror

irritation, annoyance

a poor person, especially one who depends on public charity

21.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word ADULATION

the basic monetary unit of France

excessive praise or flattery

irritation; annoyance

without interruption; continuously

22.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word DISCONSOLATE

an entire range or series

the lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life

filled with shock or horror

extremely depressed or dejected

23.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word AGHAST

extremely depressed or dejected

filled with shock or horror

crooked; to one side

the principal river of Paris

24.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word PRIVATION

a hard, glassy material used in making imitation gems

crooked; to one side

an entire range or series

the lack of a basic necessity or a comfort of life

25.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word GAMUT

without interruption; continuously

chances or possibilities, especially for financial success

an entire range or series

crooked; to one side

26.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Choose the best definition for the word ASKEW

an entire range or series

a famous wide street in Paris

crooked; to one side

filled with shock or horror

27.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Read the passage and choose the answer that best describes the characteristics/values represented:

"She was one of those pretty, charming young ladies, born, as if through an error of destiny into a family of clerks."

wealth and beauty

poverty and homeliness

28.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Read the passage and choose the answer that best describes the characteristics/values represented:

"She was simple, not being able to adorn herself; but she was unhappy, as one out of her class..."

wealth and beauty

poverty and homeliness

29.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Read the passage and choose the answer that best describes the characteristics/values represented:

"She learned the heavy cares of a household, the odious work of a kitchen."

wealth and beauty

poverty and homeliness

30.

Multiple Choice

30 sec

1 pt

Read the passage and choose the answer that best describes the characteristics/values represented:

"Their inborn finesse, their instinctive elegance, their suppleness of wit are their only aristocracy, making some daughters of the people the equal of great ladies."

wealth and beauty

poverty and homeliness

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