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- 1. Multiple Choice
At the beginning of "The Necklace," why is Madame Loisel constantly unhappy?
Her husband is unkind
She longs to be wealthy
Her health is often poor
She longs for more friends
- 2. Multiple Choice
At the beginning of "The Necklace," what is the most likely conclusion that readers can draw about Madame Loisel's character, based on the life she desires?
She enjoys working.
She has simple needs.
She cares primarily about her husband.
She cares primarily about material things.
- 3. Multiple Choice
In "The Necklace," what does Monsieur Loisel's treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about the character?
He cares deeply about his wife's happiness.
He has grown tired of his wife's complaints.
He cares far too much about material things.
He enjoys accompanying his wife to fancy receptions.
- 4. Multiple Choice
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.
- 5. Multiple Choice
In "The Necklace," what long term effects does the loss of the necklace have on the Loisel's lives?
The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to fight, separate, and seek a divorce.
The loss of the necklace brings the Loisel's closer together and makes their marriage stronger.
The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to adopt a life of crime in order to repay their debts.
The loss of the necklace causes the Loisel's to go into debt, live in poverty, and work at multiple jobs.
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
- 7. Multiple Choice
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.
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which of the following words is closest to the meaning to homage?
relief
honor
sincerity
satisfaction
- 9. Multiple Choice
Read the following excerpt from "The Necklace". This episode occurs as the Loisel's get ready to leave the party.
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 firs, wouldn't see her.
Loisel held her back.
"Wait a minute. You'll catch cold out there. I'm going to call a cab."
But she wouldn't listen to him and went hastily downstairs.
What underlying meaning does the coat most likely represent in this story?
Madame Loisel's embarrassment over her situation in life.
Madame Loisel's failure to appreciate the good things in life.
Madame Loisel's ecstatic enjoyment of the good things in life.
Madame Loisel's indifference to her own health and well-being.
- 10. Multiple Choice
In "The Necklace," how does Monsieur Loisel react to the party?
He is embarrassed by his wife's plain clothing.
He despises the party and the people who attend it.
He becomes tired and bored with the party after awhile
He enjoys the party thoroughly and does not want to leave.
- 11. Multiple Choice
In "The Necklace," what is Madame Loisel's attitude toward the sacrifices that she and her husband must make as they work to replace the necklace?
gracious and happy
angry and resentful
enthusiastic and eager
determined and courageous
- 12. Multiple Choice
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.
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following events from "The Necklace" best illustrates situational irony? Choose two options.
By trying to look rich enough to own a diamond necklace, madame Loisel winds up poorer than she was before.
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.
Madame Loisel, who dislikes hard work, must sacrifice her best years working to replace the lost necklace.
- 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 her.
Madame Loisel does not recognize her old friend Madame Loisel because Madame Loisel has aged so much.
Madame Forestier tells Madame Loisel that the necklace that had been lost was a fake that was worth very little.
Madame Loisel tells Madame Forestier that she had had a very hard life because she had to replace the lost necklace.
- 15. Multiple Choice
In "The Necklace" what is the main effect of irony on the reader?
It causes the reader to feel intense dislike for people like Madame Loisel.
It causes the reader to feel sympathy for the harsh life Madame Loisel unnecessarily led.
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.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the meaning of the latin root splend
behind or after
brilliant or radiant
practical or useful
secondary or inferior
- 17. Multiple Choice
The word splendor contains the Latin root - splend-. Choose the situation that most clearly illustrates the meaning of splendor. Base your answer on your knowledge of the root - splend-
The tour took them to a magnificent, inspiring view of the Grand Canyon.
The children were bored with the movie, so they went outside to play soccer.
Everyone lost interest in the house when they saw how dilapidated and dirty it was.
The drama lasted three hours, by which time we were yawning and ready to go home.
- 18. Multiple Choice
Read this sentence:
The guests gathered around the table. The dinner was served.
Which sentence shows a semicolon correctly used to combine the sentences?
The guests gathered; around the table the dinner was served.
The guests gathered around; the table the dinner was served.
The guests gathered around the table; the dinner was served.
The guests gathered around the table and ; the dinner was served.
- 19. Multiple Choice
Choose the sentence in which the semicolon has been correctly placed.
Megan stood outside the movie theater; her friends were late again.
Megan; stood outside the movie theater her friends were late again.
Megan stood outside; the movie theater her friends were late again.
Megan stood outside the movie theater her friends; were late again.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of the semicolon?
Someone called for food a few minutes later, Bob offered to pick it up.
So many people came; that the line stretched all the way around the block.
The performance was a wonderful success; people laughed long and loudly.
Our group danced until late in the night; and enjoyed themselves completely.
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