The Necklace Comprehension Quiz
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- Q1
Who is the author of "The Necklace"?
George Ramponneau
Mathilde Loisel
O. Henry
Guy De Maupassant
30s - Q2
What is M. Loisel's profession? (the husband)
He is a gardener
He is a clerk
He works for the ministry of education
He works for the department of defense
30s - Q3
Where does the short story take place?
Vienna, Austria
London, England
New York City
Paris, France
30s - Q4
How does Mme. Loisel react when she sees the invitation?
She jumps for joy
She rushes out to buy a new dress
She begins to weep
She burns the letter
30s - Q5
What does M. Loisel want to buy with the money he gives to Mathilde?
a new coat
a gun
jewelry for his wife
a horse
30s - Q6
Why is Mme. Loisel still upset as the party approaches?
She does not have any nice jewelry to wear
She does not have any nice shoes
Her dress does not fit
She does not have a nice wrap/coat to wear
30s - Q7
Who does Mme. Loisel ask to borrow jewelry from?
Mme. Forestier
M. Loisel
Mme. Ramponneau
Mlle. Madeline
30s - Q8
What kind of jewelry does Mme. Loisel choose to borrow?
a ring
a string of pearls
a necklace
a bracelet
30s - Q9
How does Mme. Loisel feel at the party?
happy but shy
beautiful and happy
embarrassed and angry
confused but happy
30s - Q10
What time do the Loisels leave the party?
11 pm
1 am
midnight
4 am
30s - Q11
When does Mme. Loisel notice the necklace is gone?
at home
in the street waiting for a cab
in cab
at the party
30s - Q12
How long was M. Loisel out looking for the necklace?
2 hours
4 hours
3 hours
30 minutes
30s - Q13
What does M. Loisel recommend his wife do the next day?
Tell the police the necklace was stolen
Sell their home and move
Tell her friend she lost the necklace
Tell her friend that the clasp of the necklace is broken
30s - Q14
What type of jewel is the necklace?
pearl
diamond
sapphire
emerald
30s - Q15
What does the replacement necklace cost?
4,000 francs
40 francs
400 francs
40,000 francs
30s