Mathilde borrows a necklace from Mm. Forestier because...

she does not have any fancy jewelry

Mathilde envies the social class and wealth of others because...

she feels that she deserves a more beautiful life

In order to get the money to replace the necklace, the Loisels...

borrow some, reduce their standard of living, and work hard

The third-person limited point of view allows the reader to...

know why Mathilde is unhappy with her life

If you were summarizing "The Necklace," you would mention...

a necklace made of fake diamonds

Why don't the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?

They are embarrassed to admit that they lost it.

The narrator suggests that Mathilde's problem is that she...

was born into the wrong social class

At the end of the story, it is plain that...

the Loisels have suffered needlessly

Which of the following statements best summarizes "The Necklace"?

A woman goes broke while seeking admiration.

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The Necklace

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1
Mathilde seems happiest when she...
attends the big party
replaces the necklace
gets the party invitation
finally pays off her debt
2
Mathilde borrows a necklace from Mm. Forestier because...
she doesn't want to wear real diamonds and risk losing them
she does not have any fancy jewelry
all of her jewelry is in a storage facility
Mme. Forestier offers and Mathilde doesn't want to say no
3
Mathilde envies the social class and wealth of others because...
her friends encourage her to move up in society
her husband is very demanding
her husband is very demanding
she feels that she deserves a more beautiful life
4
In order to get the money to replace the necklace, the Loisels...
borrow some, reduce their standard of living, and work hard
borrow all of it
steal it
work hard but do not reduce their standard of living
5
The third-person limited point of view allows the reader to...
know what each character thinks of Mathilde
see what Mme. Forestier really thinks of Mathilde
understand the details of M. Loisel's life as a clerk
know why Mathilde is unhappy with her life
6
Which best describes the narrator?
Cruel toward the Loisels
Biased against social climbers
Very sympathetic toward Mathilde
Neutral
7
Which point of view is the story told from?
third-person limited
third-person omniscient
second-person
first-person
8
If you were summarizing "The Necklace," you would mention...
a necklace made of fake diamonds
an Oriental tapestry
a rifle
an expensive fur coat
9
Why don't the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost?
They are embarrassed to admit that they lost it.
They fear Mme. Loisel will mock them.
They do not care what anyone thinks of them.
The minister advises M. Loisel not to tell the truth.
10
The third-person limited point of view focuses on...
the main characters only
all of the characters
one of the characters
two objective characters
11
The narrator suggests that Mathilde's problem is that she...
was born into the wrong social class
needs a job to give her self-worth
does not know how to spend her vast wealth
does not really love her husband
12
At the end of the story, it is plain that...
the Loisels have learned an important lesson about thrift
Mme. Forestier will help the Loisels
the Loisels will soon become wealthy
the Loisels have suffered needlessly
13
Which of the following statements best summarizes "The Necklace"?
A woman buys an fancy dress and borrows a diamond necklace.
An expensive necklace is lost and must be replaced.
A woman goes broke while seeking admiration.
A woman who wants to make a good impression goes to a dance.
14
How does Mme. Forestier respond when Mathilde admits that she lost and replaced the necklace?
A scream of terror
Amazement
Compassion and generosity
Cruel mockery

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