The Necklace Quizzes

The Necklace Quiz 1

By Madeline Cohen · Edited by Aaron Suduiko · Last reviewed October 29, 2016

1 Who is the author of "The Necklace"?

George Ramponneau

Henry James

Guy de Maupassant

Mathilde Loisel
2 What is M. Loisel's profession?

He works for the Board of Education

He works for the Board of Defense

He works as a bookkeeper

He works as a housekeeper
3 Who does Maupassant say "belong to no caste"?

Men

Women

The poor

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

Spain

The United States

France

England
5 What is an example of bric-a-brac?

A pair of beautiful shoes

A small vase

An umbrella

A piece of cake
6 How does M. Loisel expect Mme. Loisel to feel when he brings home the invitation?

Angry

Worried

Pleased

Confused
7 How does Mme. Loisel react when she sees the invitation?

She begins to weep

She throws the letter in the fire

She jumps for joy

She rushes out to buy herself a new dress
8 How much money does Mathilde ask to buy a new dress?

40 francs

40,000 francs

400 francs

4,000 francs
9 What did M. Loisel want to buy with the money he gives to Mathilde?

A horse

A gun

A telephone

Groceries
10 Why is Mme. Loisel still upset as the party approaches?

She does not have a nice wrap to wear

Her dress did not turn out the way she wanted

She does not have any nice jewelry to wear

She does not have any nice shoes to wear
11 To whom does Mme. Loisel go to borrow jewelry?

Mme. George Ramponneau

Mlle. Madeline

Mme. Forestier

M. Loisel
12 What kind of jewelry does Mme. Loisel choose to borrow from Mme. Forestier?

A ring

A necklace

A bracelet

A tiara
13 How does Mme. Loisel feel at the party?

Beautiful and happy

Confused but happy

Angry and embarrassed

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

11 pm

4 am

1 am

Midnight
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 house

A place to get one's hair cut

A hair-do

A room
18 At what time does M. Loisel need to be at work?

7 am

8 am

10 am

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

7 am

4 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 she lost the necklace

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

Mme. Loisel should tell her friend that the clasp of the necklace is broken

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 week

A month

A year

Two days
22 What does the man who sold the necklace's case tell the Loisels?

They will have to pay interest on the necklace

He sold only the box, not 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?

400 francs

40,000 francs

40 francs

4,000 francs
24 What is a usurer?

A small room

One who sells necklaces

A useful quality

One who lends money with interest
25 How did M. Loisel come to possess 18,000 francs?

He inherited it

Mme. Forestier gave it to him

He borrowed it

He earned it in a month of work

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