The Necklace Story
Quiz by James Nelson
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- Q1
What does Mathilde love most?
Her lifestyle
Clothes and jewels
Her family
Her husband and home
30s - Q2
Mathilde falls into which social class?
Middle class
Royalty
Upper class
Lower class
30s - Q3
Why does Mathilde get sad every time she visits her friend?
Her friend is very sick
They aren't as close as they used to be
She feels sorry for her friend
Because her friend is rich and she isn't
30s - Q4
What is inside the envelope that her husband receives from work?
Money
A letter stating that her husband has received a promotion
A letter stating that her husband has lost his job
An invitation to a party thrown by the government
30s - Q5
Why is Mathilde sad after receiving the dress?
The dress is too small
She has no jewels to go with the dress
She doesn't like the color of the dress
She accidentally ripped the dress
30s - Q6
Why does Mathilde cry in the mirror after the party when she looks at herself?
She realizes the necklace is missing
She is sad that the evening is over
She thinks she looks ugly
She thinks she looks old
30s - Q7
Why does Mathilde refuse to go to the party?
She doesn't want to be around people
She gets nervous at large parties
She doesn't feel well
She doesn't have an expensive looking dress to wear
30s - Q8
How many years does it take the Loisels to pay off the necklace?
10 years
12 years
15 years
7 years
30s - Q9
How does Mathilde's husband change her mind about going to the party?
He tells her that she will look beautiful in any dress she wears
He gives her money to buy a new dress
He tells her that all the important people in Paris will be there
He tells her that they will go to an expensive dinner before the party
30s - Q10
What does Mathilde's husband suggest she do about jewels?
Go buy jewels
Borrow some jewels from her friend
Wear jewels that she already has
Rent jewels from a local jeweler
30s - Q11
What type of jewel does Mathilde borrow from her friend?
A pearl necklace
A ruby necklace
A bracelet
A diamond necklace
30s - Q12
Why does Mathilde hurry away after the party was over?
She doesn't feel like she belonged at the party
She doesn't want people to see her drab coat
She was incredibly tired and wanted to go to bed
She got into a fight with another man's wife
30s - Q13
How much does it cost to replace the necklace?
Around $1000
Around $20,000
Around $1,000,000
Around $7,000
30s - Q14
How much does the necklace actually cost?
$2000
$100
$50
$500
30s - Q15
How does Mathilde and her husband's lives change after replacing the necklace?
They had to live on the streets
Nothing changed
Husband has to work evenings and nights; they had to downsize to an apartment
Mathilde had to go out and get a job
30s