What are the names of the feuding families? What is the dispute over?
Znaeym and von Gradwitz. Forest land.
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The men think they see people, but they actually see wolves. This is an example of _____ . (literary element)
irony
100
What country does the story take place in?
France
100
Characterize Mathilde with at least three character traits.
unhappy, greedy, selfish, cowardly, etc.
100
Irony that involves a completely unexpected change of events is called ____ irony.
situational
200
Georg and Ulrich see one another but don't shoot. Why not? (This is before the tree branch falls on them)
They were waiting for one to provoke the other. The men still had their morals in mind.
"But a man who has been brought up under the code of a restraining civilization cannot easily nerve himself to shoot down his neighbor in cold blood and without a word spoken, except for an offense against his hearth and honor."
200
What point of view is the story told from?
Third person
200
Monsieur Loisel had been saving up for a _____; instead, he buys a ____ for ____.
gun, dress, his wife
200
Characterize Monsieur Loisel (three traits)
satisfied, simple, loving and caring husband, selfless
200
How is the ending of "The Interlopers" ironic?
Nature ends up destroying the men on lands they felt rightfully belonged to them. The true "interlopers" are the two men. The wolves are the rightful owners.
It is also ironic because the two men's cries for help end up being the reason the wolves are attracted to them.
Finally, it is ironic that the two men who choose to end the years of quarrel end up dying.
300
Describe the men's discussion moments after the tree falls on them. What do they say to one another?
They argue back and forth about whose men will come first. They claim they will leave the other trapped to die and will "send condolences to [their] family."
300
List one theme of the story.
Land is not ours for the taking; it belongs to nature alone.
Petty quarrels can have disastrous consequences.
300
Describe the ball from the point of view of Mathilde.
1. How does she act and feel?
2. How do others react towards her?
She feels beautiful, confident, and ecstatic. She is admired by all.
300
List two themes of the story.
Appearances can be deceiving.
Objects are only as powerful as you perceive them to be.
Greed only leads to self-destruction.
Be happy, satisfied, and accepting of what you have and who you are.
300
How is the ending of "The Necklace" ironic?
The Necklace, which Mathilde gave so much power and worth to, ended up being worthless. She spend years paying off her debts for, quite literally, nothing. It is also ironic that she lost her "best" asset: her good looks.
400
When does the plot suddenly shift when the men are pinned to the ground?
When one of the men asks the other if he would like to have a drink with him.
400
How do the characters' attitudes change? They go from____ to _________. (multiple possibilities)
How much did the Loisels end up paying for the necklace? How long did it take them to pay off their debts?
36,000 Francs, 10 years
400
How is the necklace symbolic?
It could symbolize power, false appearances, greed, etc.
400
Explain how the irony of the wolves causing the death of the men illustrates a theme.
The irony of the situation illustrates the theme that men cannot "own" nature.
500
Where specifically are the mountains located?
The Carpathians (in Europe)
500
The primary antagonist of the story is:
nature
500
What is the climax of the story?
When the necklace goes missing!
500
Mathilde characterizes herself as a "martyr" in this story. How could this be? Who is the real martyr?
She sacrifices herself for her friend. The real martyr is her husband, who does everything right and treats his wife lovingly, yet, he ends up with nothing.
500
When is there dramatic irony in "The Necklace?"
When Mathilde weeps and cries over how "poor" she is and how "terrible" her life is, we as an audience know she is very lucky and well-off.