The Necklace Quizzes

The Necklace Quiz 1

1 Who is the author of "The Necklace"?
Guy de Maupassant

George Ramponneau

Henry James

Mathilde Loisel
2 What is M. Loisel's profession?
He works for the Board of Education

He works as a bookkeeper

He works as a housekeeper

He works for the Board of Defense
3 Who does Maupassant say "belong to no caste"?
Men

The poor

Women

The rich
4 In what country does "The Necklace" take place?
Spain

The United States

England

France
5 What is an example of bric-a-brac?
A small vase

A pair of beautiful shoes

A piece of cake

An umbrella
6 How does M. Loisel expect Mme. Loisel to feel when he brings home the invitation?
Angry

Pleased

Confused

Worried
7 How does Mme. Loisel react when she sees the invitation?
She rushes out to buy herself a new dress

She jumps for joy

She throws the letter in the fire

She begins to weep
8 How much money does Mathilde ask to buy a new dress?
40 francs

4,000 francs

40,000 francs

400 francs
9 What did M. Loisel want to buy with the money he gives to Mathilde?
Groceries

A telephone

A horse

A gun
10 Why is Mme. Loisel still upset as the party approaches?
She does not have any nice jewelry to wear

She does not have a nice wrap to wear

She does not have any nice shoes to wear

Her dress did not turn out the way she wanted
11 To whom does Mme. Loisel go to borrow jewelry?
Mlle. Madeline

M. Loisel

Mme. Forestier

Mme. George Ramponneau
12 What kind of jewelry does Mme. Loisel choose to borrow from Mme. Forestier?
A tiara

A necklace

A ring

A bracelet
13 How does Mme. Loisel feel at the party?
Beautiful and happy

Angry and embarrassed

Confused but happy

Beautiful and shy
14 At what time do M. and Mme. Loisel leave the party?
Midnight

11 pm

4 am

1 am
15 What embarrasses Mme. Loisel as she and her husband leave the party?
Her cheap shoes

Her cheap wrap

Her missing necklace

Her smeared makeup
16 When does Mme. Loisel notice that the necklace is gone?
At home

On the steps outside their house

At the party

In the cab
17 In the context of "The Necklace," what is a salon?
A hair-do

A room

A place to get one's hair cut

A house
18 At what time does M. Loisel need to be at work?
7 am

8 am

9 am

10 am
19 At what time does M. Loisel return from looking for the necklace?
4 am

7 am

6 am

10 am
20 What does M. Loisel recommend after a day of the necklace being missing?
Mme. Loisel should tell her friend that the clasp of the necklace is broken

Mme. Loisel should tell the police that the necklace has been stolen

Mme. Loisel should tell her friend that she lost the necklace

Mme. Loisel should buy a new necklace with the money she has made housekeeping
21 How long do the Loisels wait before seeking to buy a new necklace?
A year

A week

A month

Two days
22 What does the man who sold the necklace's case tell the Loisels?
He sold only the box, not the necklace

They will have to pay interest on the necklace

He does not remember the price of the necklace

He does not remember whether he sold the necklace
23 How much is the replacement necklace valued for?
40,000 francs

4,000 francs

40 francs

400 francs
24 What is a usurer?
One who lends money with interest

A small room

A useful quality

One who sells necklaces
25 How did M. Loisel come to possess 18,000 francs?
He borrowed it

He earned it in a month of work

He inherited it

Mme. Forestier gave it to him

What does Mathilde spend much of her time fantasizing about in the beginning of the story? Why do you think de Maupassant describes these thoughts so thoroughly, as part of introducing Mathilde’s character

Mathilde fantacizes about all of the things she does not have and feels herself entitled to.... wealth, a large home, delicious foods, beautiful clothing, and exquisite jewelry. Though, I cannot speak for the author, I believe he wants his...

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Answered by jill d #170087 on 6/29/2020 11:34 PM

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The necklace by Guy de Maupassant

In 'The Necklace', the author initiially uses slow pacing to amplify the tension. When Mathilde loses the necklace, the pace quickens as she hurriedly tries to repay her debt.

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Answered by Aslan on 12/19/2023 8:02 PM

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What does the word petulantly mean as it is used in paragraph 10?

The modern use of petulantly generally means moody or childish or overly stubborn.

Asked by Jameshia W #974843

Answered by Aslan on 1/30/2020 5:21 PM

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