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- 1. Multiple Choice
Why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?
Her husband is unkind.
Her health is not good.
She wants more friends.
She longs to be wealthy.
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is the most likely conclusion that readers can draw about Madame Loisel’s character, based on the life she desires?
She only cares about her husband.
She cares primarily about material things.
She is kind and generous.
She is a simple person with few needs.
- 3. Multiple Choice
What does Monsieur Loisel’s treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about his character?
He has grown tired of his wife’s complaints.
He cares far too much about material things.
He cares deeply about his wife’s happiness.
He likes accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.
- 4. Multiple Choice
What decision do the Loisels make after they fail to find the lost necklace?
They decide to leave the country.
They decide to admit they lost the necklace.
They decide to buy a cheap imitation.
They decide to replace it.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What long-term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisels’ lives?
The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to go into debt, live in poverty, and work at multiple jobs.
The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.
The loss of the necklace brings the Loisels closer together and makes their marriage stronger.
The loss of the necklace causes the Loisels to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of refinement?
power and great strength
loyal and trustworthy
poor and helpless
politeness and good manners
- 7. Multiple Choice
What does exquisite mean?
extremely beautiful and, typically, delicate.
expensive and unique
helpful and kind
intelligent and hardworking
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the term homage?
relief
honor
sincerity
satisfaction
- 9. Multiple Choice
"He brought her wraps so that they 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."
What underlying meaning does the coat most likely represent in this story?
Madame Loisel’s failure to appreciate the all good things in life.
Madame Loisel’s ecstatic enjoyment of the good things in her life.
Madame Loisel’s embarrassment over her situation in life
Madame Loisel’s attitude about her own health and well-being.
- 10. Multiple Choice
How does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?
He is embarrassed of his wife’s clothing.
He becomes tired and bored with the party after a while.
He hates the party and the people who attend it.
He is having a great time at the party and doesn't want to leave.
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is Madame Loisel’s attitude toward the sacrifices that she and her husband must make as they work to replace the necklace?
determined and courageous
happy and excited
depressed and sad
angry and resentful
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which statement summarizes one of the main messages of “The Necklace”?
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.
People should strive to improve their lives and be better than their friends.
People should be encouraged to live beyond their means.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following events from “The Necklace” best illustrates situational irony?
By trying to look rich enough to own a diamond necklace, Madame Loisel winds up poorer than she was before, and must sacrifice her best years working to replace the lost necklace.
Madame Loisel is a great success at the party, even though the event is meant to honor her husband’s boss.
In order to please his wife, Monsieur Loisel agrees to pay more than the couple can afford for a dress.
The Loisels are able to find a new necklace that looks exactly like the other one.
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which event demonstrates the surprise ending in “The Necklace”?
Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had lost the necklace that her friend had lent to her.
Madame Forestier tells Madame Loisel that the necklace that had been lost was a fake that was worth very little.
Madame Forestier does not recognize her old friend Madame Loisel because Madame Loisel has aged so much.
Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had had a very hard life because she had to replace the lost necklace.
- 15. Multiple Choice
What is the main effect of irony on the reader?
It evokes feelings of superiority in the reader because the reader knows he or she would never act so foolishly.
It makes the reader realize that people who suffer and live miserable lives have largely brought it on themselves.
It makes the reader realize that it is more important to have material things than friendship.
It causes the reader to feel sympathy for the harsh life Madame Loisel unnecessarily led.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the Latin root -splend-?
practical or useful
brilliant or radiant
secondary or inferior
behind or after
- 17. Multiple Choice
The friends gathered around the table. The lunch was served.
Which sentence shows a semicolon correctly used to combine the sentences?
The friends gathered; around the table the lunch was served.
The friends gathered around; the table the lunch was served.
The friends gathered around the table; the lunch was served.
The friends gathered around the table and; the lunch was served.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Which sentence uses the semicolon correctly?
Bring any two items however sleeping bags; and tents are in short supply.
Bring any two items; however, sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
Bring any two items, however; sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
Bring any two items: however; sleeping bags and tents are in short supply.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhich word best describes Madame Loisel's friendship with Madame Forestier?equalitycompanionshipsympathyenvy
- 20. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following literary elements is prominent in the story's ending?metaphorironyflashbackpoint of view
- 21. Multiple ChoiceWhich best describes Madame Loisel's feelings at the end of the story?happinessindifferenceastonishmentfear
- 22. Multiple ChoiceWhich 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.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceMr. Loisel forfeits ______ so that his wife can purchase a new dressa new briefcasenew shoesnew suit for worka new rifle to go hunting
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhich one of these does not happen?Loisel borrows money from every possible sourceLoisel does business with loan sharksLoisel steals money from his bossLoisel uses his father's inheritance
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich city is the setting for "The Necklace"?LondonParisRomeNew York
- 26. Multiple Choice
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
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is Monsieur Loisel’s solution to his wife’s problem?
He is going to sell his gun to buy her a dress.
He is going to give her money he saved for himself to buy a dress.
He is going to ask a friend to borrow money to buy her a dress.
He is going to help her borrow a dress worth 400 francs from her friend.
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why is Madame Forestier “deeply moved” at Mathilde’s confession?
because Mathilde worked so hard to replace her valuable necklace
because she never realized the necklace was a replacement
because Mathilde worked so hard to replace a cheap necklace
because Mathilde was too afraid to tell her friend the truth
- 29. Multiple ChoiceThroughout the story Mathilde valuesloveknowledgeappearancesfamily
- 30. Multiple ChoiceThe Loisel's went from jeweler to jeweler looking for afake necklacean identical necklacethe lost necklacea different necklace
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