The Necklace
“Madame loisel was a great success. She was the prettiest woman there Resplenent Gracefull, Beaming, an deriliously happy" What does resplendent mean?
Attractive and impressive
What does “Ex-gratia" mean?
A sum of money a government gives its citizens after a tragedy
How is the word “Paradox” used in the Golden Touch?
When a person’s desires or actions have the opposite of the intended effect
"Though the hat remained safely ensconced in Fenn’s collection, Lauren’s visit gave the ailing art collector an idea” What does the word ensconced mean?
To remain safely hidden
What does the word “Transfixed” mean as used in the story?
To be completely locked in and focused on something
How does Madame Loisel react when she gets invited to the party?
She is upset because she has nothing to wear
What event in Nigeria happened before the beginning of the story leading to destabilization
The Nigerian Civil War
What was the first thing Midas turned to gold after receiving his power?
A Rose
Who inspired Forrest Fenn to Create the treasure hunt?
Ralph Lauren
What is the overall theme of the story?
Greed or Ambition
How many Francs did the Loisel’s owe?
36,000 Francs
5. How many thieves break into the main characters house?
Two
What was the name of King Midas’s daughter?
Marygold
Where does Fenn decide to hide his treasure?
“So I decided to go hide my treasure somewhere in the mountains north of Santa Fe”
What does the main character desire most in this story?
Financial wealth
Why do Madame Loisel and Misuel Loisel go into dept in the story?
They go into dept to replace the lost necklace
Where does the main character find his Bicycle?
Buried in a pile of mud
How is the word “avaricious” used in the Golden Touch?
When a person is greatly concerned with material and wealth gained
What does the word “Trove” mean?
A collection of treasures and valuables
How is the word “temerarious” used in the story?
A person who is excessively willing to take risks, which leads to dangerous behavior
What was the big twist in the story that makes “The Necklace” so popular?
The necklace that was loaned to the main character was a fake
What does the word “Windfall” mean?
A sudden stroke of luck
Who is the God that gives King Midas his powers in the Golden Touch?
Dionysus
What event led Fenn to have a new outlook on life?
His cancer diagnosis
The story explains that true wealth comes from this, and not material items?
Personal Growth