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

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

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

was born into the wrong social class

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.

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

she does not have any fancy jewelry

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

the Loisels have suffered needlessly

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

she feels that she deserves a more beautiful life

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

know why Mathilde is unhappy with her life

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

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