The Necklace
What is the name of the main character in The Necklace?
Mathilde Loisel
What phrase does Jonathan Iwegbu keep repeating throughout the story?
"Nothing puzzles God"
The study of the language, culture, and history of ancient Egypt.
Egyptology
This poem explores how wealth and greed can shape human behavior, depicting money as something almost alive.
Avarice
This epic poem, written by Dante Alighieri, describes a journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.
The Divine Comedy
Who lend the main character a diamond Necklace?
Madame Forestier
What war has recently ended at the beginning of Civil Peace?
The Nigerian Civil War (or Biafran War)
A portable object made, modified, or used by people.
Artifact
This poem reflects on past struggles and the contrast between hard times and financial stability.
The Good Life
This English playwright, known as "The Bard," wrote Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet.
William Shakespeare
What is the item that the Mr. Loisel wanted to purchased but he gave his money to his wife so she could purchase a nice dress?
A riffle
What does Jonathan use as a source of income after the war?
He uses his bicycle as a taxi service
This adjective describes something dazzling and gorgeous.
Resplendent
This poem examines money’s influence on society, portraying it as something abstract yet powerful.
Money
This French novel by Victor Hugo tells the story of Jean Valjean and his struggle for redemption..
Les Misérables
How much time did the Loisel family take to pay their debts?
10 years
How much money does Jonathan receive from the government after the war?
20 pounds
This noun refers to smoothness and fluidity, or the ability to adapt easily.
Suppleness
Which poem has a nostalgic tone, reflecting on the impact of money on personal experiences and memories?
The Good Life
This Colombian author wrote One Hundred Years of Solitude, a novel about the Buendía family in the fictional town of Macondo
Gabriel García Márquez
What is the ironic twist at the end of the story?
The original necklace was fake and not worth much
How does Jonathan react when thieves steal his money?
He accepts it as fate and moves on, repeating "Nothing puzzles God"
This adjective describes someone who has or shows a lack of self-control; immoderate.
Intemperate
Which poem critiques the power of money using rich imagery and a critical tone?
Avarice
This Greek epic poem, attributed to Homer, tells the story of the Trojan War and the hero Achilles.
The Iliad