The Necklace
Civil Peace
The Thrill of the Chase
My Possessions, Myself
Vocabulary
100
Madame Loisel always seems unhappy, especially at the beginning of the story. Why is this?
She feels like her tastes are much more expensive than the amount of money she currently has and is unsatisfied.
100
What does Jonathan Iwegbu value the most?
his family
100
Who is to "blame" for Fenn's treasure hunt?
Ralph Lauren
100
What object was particularly important to men?
Cars (automobiles)
100
the location in which a narrative takes place
setting
200
Based on the beginning of the story, what do you think is Madame Loisel's main interest?
Material Possessions
200
Why does Jonathan Iwegbu bury his bicycle?
he is afraid it will be stolen
200
What kind of treasure is in the treasure chest?
Different types of jewelry and gold
200
What are the four categories of possessions?
body, objects, places/time periods, people/pets
200
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
diction
300
What ends up happening to the necklace Madame Loisel borrows, and what does she do as a result?
She ends up losing the necklace, so she and her husband decide to replace it and not mention anything to her friend.
300
How does Jonathan feel when he finds his house still standing after the war?
He feels like it's a miracle
300
Where were the clues to the treasure?
Fenn wrote a poem including the clues
300
According to the author, why are heirlooms important possessions?
they are tied to a family's identity
300
a genre involving stories that are set in medieval buildings and are often dark
gothic literature
400
Due to the cost of the necklace, what ends up happening to the Loisels?
They end up having to take on multiple jobs in order to pay off their debt.
400
How does Jonathan deal with all of the negative effects of the war?
He chooses to remain positive in spite of his circumstances.
400
Where is Fenn’s treasure hidden?
mountains somewhere north of Santa Fe
400
What is one possible advantage of connecting one’s sense of identity to possessions
it can help you remember and appreciate the past in a way you normally wouldn't be able to
400
a genre involving realistic settings mixed with elements of fantasy
Magical Realism
500
What lesson do you think Madame Loisel learned from the entire experience?
It probably would've been better to just be content with what she had instead of trying to be like others.
500
The thief uses a relaxed and familiar tone while he is robbing Jonathan. What does the thief’s tone suggest about how he views Jonathan?
The thief is sure that Jonathan has no choice but to give him money.
500
Fenn first decided to hide the treasure after he was diagnosed with cancer and thought he did not have long to live. However, the cancer went into remission, and Fenn did not proceed to hide the treasure. What inspired him to finally go ahead and hide it?
He turned 80, a milestone birthday.
500
What is the central idea of “My Possessions, Myself ”?
a person's possessions that they own is important to establishing their identity
500
Name the three kinds of irony.
Verbal, Dramatic, Situational