Question 1

The meaning of the prefix "dis-" helps the reader know that the word "discontent" means

Accepted Answer

not satisfied

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without success

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below standards

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lacking knowledge

Question 2

How does Maupassant's point of view best create suspense in the drama?

Accepted Answer

by informing the reader that Matilda will learn a hard lesson

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by revealing to the reader that Monsieur Loisel is not wealthy

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by providing the reader with the location of the Loisel's home

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by stating to the reader that the maid was eventually fired

Question 3

Which of Monsieur Loisel's lines best supports the idea that he sees himself as a problem solver?

Accepted Answer

"You can wear some flowers."

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"I thought we'd never find a cab."

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"It's an invitation to the Ambassador's Ball."

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"Everyone important will be there."

Question 4

Read the line from the drama.

"Forestier: Just trinkets, my dear."

What does the phrase "Just trinkets" suggest to the audience?

Accepted Answer

Madame Forestier is casual about the significance of her jewelry.

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Madame Forestier believes in wearing only cheap jewelry.

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Madame Forestier is impatient when people handle her jewelry.

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Madame Forestier has paid a lot of money for her jewelry.

Question 5

Read the line from the drama.

"Madame Ambassador showed her off as if she were her own daughter."

Why does the author use the phrase "showed her off" in the line?

Accepted Answer

to highlight Madame Ambassador's delight in Matilda

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to reveal Madame Ambassador's family connection to Matilda

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to explain Madame Ambassador's jealousy of Matilda

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to illustrate Madame Ambassador's curiosity in Matilda

Question 6

Which character type does Maupassant best represent?

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wise sage

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meek leader

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foolish villain

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respected hero

Question 7

Read the line from Scene 5 of the drama.

"Maupassant: That's when Matilda stepped in front of the mirror one last time."

How is the plot most advanced by the line?

Accepted Answer

by initiating the main conflict

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by extending the rising action

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by foreshadowing the resolution

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by flashing back to unseen events

Question 8

This question has two parts. Answer Part One, and then Answer Part Two.

Part One

Read the line from Scene 1 of the drama.

"Matilda: Everything looks so shabby!"

What does the line suggest about Matilda's opinion of her home?

Accepted Answer

disapproval

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respect

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jealousy

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sympathy

Question 9

Part Two

Which of Matilda's lines from the drama best supports the answer in Part One?

Chose one answer.

(NOT provided by PSSA: The answer from Part One is "disapproval")

Accepted Answer

"How it tortures me to live here!"

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"Dust, Marie-Claire! Straighten! Fluff!"

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"Make it better, Marie-Claire."

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"Nothing by faded wallpaper and worn furniture."

Question 10

This question has two parts. Answer Part One and then answer Part Two.

Part One

Which theme is developed through the character Matilda?

Accepted Answer

Being vain may lead to a feeling of never being satisfied.

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Searching for answers to problems may lead to unique solutions.

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Hard work does not always bring material success.

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Sincerity with others is not always rewarded.

Question 11

Part Two

Which of Matilda's lines from the drama support the answer in Part One? Choose two answers.

(NOT provided by PSSA: The answer from Part One is "Being vain may lead to a feeling of never being satisfied.")

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