Wednesday, April 3, 2019

the necklace quiz




  1. At the beginning of the story, Mme. Loisel's unhappiness is due to a contrast between (1 point)
    what she's been promised and what she's recieved.
    what she once had and what she has now.
    what she has and what she wants.
    what she wants and what her husband wants.

  1. What makes Mme. Loisel so happy at the party? (1 point)
    the opportunity to be among friends.
    the fact that Mme. Forestier has trusted her with the necklace.
    the way other people react to her.
    the fact that she is making her husband proud.

  1. The events of the story suggest that what Mme. Loisel fears most is (1 point)
    poverty.
    humiliation.
    the loss of her beauty.
    boredom.

  1. At the beginning of the story, Mme. Loisel dreams about being (1 point)
    independent.
    loved.
    famous.
    rich and stylish.

  1. Why is Mme. Loisel upset at receiving the invitation to a fancy party? (1 point)
    She knows very few of the people who will be there.
    She doesn't know how to behave at a fancy party.
    She doesn't have the appropriate clothes to wear.
    She thinks her husband will embarrass her at the party.

  1. Mme. Forestier responds to Mme. Loisel's story with (1 point)
    anger at having been deceived.
    amusement at the misunderstanding.
    bored annoyance.
    sympathy and dismay.

  1. Which is most likely to leave you aghast? (1 point)
    finding a dead body.
    running a mile.
    eating a big meal.

  1. You are most likely to cause vexation in a person who is (1 point)
    happy.
    irritable.
    hypnotized.

  1. What effects do you think the news that the necklace is fake has on Mme. Loisel? Describe an immediate effect and a long-term effect. (2 points)

  1. Note how minor characters (M. Loisel, Mme. Forestier) contrast with Mme. Loisel. Note which character you are using. (2 points)

  1. What flaws in Mme. Loisel's character do you think lead to trouble? Explain your answer. (2 points)
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