Conflict (R.1.1)
Label each statement with the correct conflict.
She had no gowns, no jewels, nothing. And she loved nothing but that. She felt made for that. She would have liked so much to please, to be envied, to be charming, to be sought after. She had a friend, a former schoolmate at the convent, who was rich, and whom she did not like to go to see any more because she felt so sad when she came home.
Character vs. Self
What is Mathilde's motive for her interactions with her husband throughout the story?
A) Mathilde appreciates her husband and wants to make him happy.
B) Mathilde uses her husband to try to get what she wants.
C) Mathilde wants her husband to have a better job.
D) Mathilde resents her husband for giving her the invitation to the ball.
B) Mathilde uses her husband to try to get what she wants.
Which statement best demonstrates the theme of the story?
A) Hard work always guarantees a happy ending.
B) Friendship is more valuable than riches.
C) True beauty comes from wealth and social status.
D) Pursuing materialism can lead to personal loss and regret.
D) Pursuing materialism can lead to personal loss and regret.
What point of view is "The Necklace" written in?
A) First-person POV
B) Second person POV
C) Third person limited POV
D) Third person omniscient POV
C) Third person limited POV
Which two sentences from the story clearly show that Mathilde is motivated by appearing wealthier than she is?
A) "As the day of the party drew near and Madame Loisel seemed sad, uneasy, anxious."
B) "Mathilde suffered endlessly, feeling herself born to enjoy all delicacies and all luxuries."
C) "She had no gowns, no jewels, nothing. And she loved nothing but that. She felt made for that."
D) "She saw first some bracelets, then a pearl necklace, then a gold cross set with precious stones. She tried on the jewelry before the mirror, hesitated and could not make up her mind to part with them..."
E) "She danced with rapture, with passion, intoxicated by pleasure, forgetting all in the triumph of her beauty, in the glory of her success..."
B) "Mathilde suffered endlessly, feeling herself born to enjoy all delicacies and all luxuries."
C) "She had no gowns, no jewels, nothing. And she loved nothing but that. She felt made for that."
Label each statement with the correct conflict.
Instead of being delighted, as her husband had hoped, she threw the invitation on the table scornfully, muttering, "What do you wish me to do with that?"
Character vs. Character
Reread paragraph 3.
Mathilde suffered endlessly, feeling herself born to enjoy all delicacies and all luxuries. She grieved over the shabbiness of her apartment, the dinginess of the walls, the worn-out appearance of the chairs, the ugliness of the curtains. All these things, which another woman of her class would not even have noticed, gnawed at her and made her furious.
How does the setting affect the plot?
A) The setting reminds Mathilde of her contentment with her life.
B) The setting emphasizes Mathilde’s dissatisfaction and desire for a more luxurious life.
C) The setting causes Mathilde to value her simple surroundings more
D) The setting introduces a mysterious tone that hints at future events
B) The setting emphasizes Mathilde’s dissatisfaction and desire for a more luxurious life.
Which themes does the author develop through Mathilde's discovery and response to the replaced necklace? (choose all that apply)
A) The harsh reality of lying can lead to devastating consequences.
B) The pursuit of wealth can result in unexpected sacrifices and suffering.
C) True happiness lies in self-acceptance rather than in societal approval.
D) The consequences of pride can overshadow moments of joy.
A) The harsh reality of lying can lead to devastating consequences.
C) True happiness lies in self-acceptance rather than in societal approval.
D) The consequences of pride can overshadow moments of joy.
What effect does the third-person limited point of view have on "The Necklace"?
A) It allows the reader to sympathize with Mathilde’s emotions and desires
B) It reveals the thoughts of multiple characters to create a more balanced view of the story
C) It keeps the reader unaware of Mathilde’s true feelings and motivations
D) It shifts the focus away from Mathilde to provide an objective view of the plot
A) It allows the reader to sympathize with Mathilde’s emotions and desires
CLAIM: Mathilde enjoys herself at the ball.
Which evidence best supports the claim?
A) She was prettier than any other woman present, elegant, graceful, smiling and wild with joy.
B) All the men looked at her, asked her name, sought to be introduced.
C) All the men of the Cabinet wished to waltz with her.
D) She was remarked by the minister himself.
A) She was prettier than any other woman present, elegant, graceful, smiling and wild with joy.
Label each statement with the correct conflict.
He grew a little pale, because he was laying aside just that amount to buy a gun and treat himself to a little hunting next summer on the plain of Nanterre, with several friends who went to shoot larks there of a Sunday.
Character vs. Self
How does the author develop Mathilde's character in "The Necklace"? Choose all that apply
A) By illustrating her discontent with her modest life and longing for luxury.
B) By showing her unwavering commitment to her family and responsibilities.
C) By highlighting her intelligence and resourcefulness in solving problems.
D) By depicting her eventual acceptance of her circumstances.
A) By illustrating her discontent with her modest life and longing for luxury.
D) By depicting her eventual acceptance of her circumstances.
How would the passage be different if it were told from Mathilde’s first-person point of view?
A) The focus would shift to the perspectives of other characters, diminishing Mathilde's role in the story.
B) The story would lose its emotional depth, making Mathilde seem less relatable.
C) The story would include Mathilde's inner thoughts and feelings, providing deeper insight into her motivations and desires.
D) The story would become more objective, presenting events without bias or judgment.
C) The story would include Mathilde's inner thoughts and feelings, providing deeper insight into her motivations and desires.
CLAIM: Mathilde is greedy and uses her husband. Choose the evidence that supports this claim.
Which evidence supports this claim?
A) "Nothing. Only I have no gown, and, therefore, I can't go to this ball. Give your card to some colleague whose wife is better equipped than I am."
B) She looked at him with an irritated glance and said impatiently: "And what do you wish me to put on my back?"
C) He stopped, distracted, seeing that his wife was weeping. Two great tears ran slowly from the corners of her eyes toward the corners of her mouth.
D) And she answered: "It annoys me not to have a single piece of jewelry, not a single ornament, nothing to put on. I shall look poverty-stricken. I would almost rather not go at all."
A) "Nothing. Only I have no gown, and, therefore, I can't go to this ball. Give your card to some colleague whose wife is better equipped than I am."
D) And she answered: "It annoys me not to have a single piece of jewelry, not a single ornament, nothing to put on. I shall look poverty-stricken. I would almost rather not go at all."
Label each statement with the correct conflict.
They went toward the Seine in despair, shivering with cold.
Character vs. Nature
CLAIM: Mathilde worked hard to pay off her debts.
Which evidence best supports this claim?
A) Thereafter Madame Loisel knew the horrible existence of the needy.
B) She bore her part, however, with sudden heroism. That dreadful debt must be paid. She would pay it.
C) They dismissed their servant and they changed their lodgings.
D) Every month they had to meet some debt, renew others, obtain more time.
B) She bore her part, however, with sudden heroism. That dreadful debt must be paid. She would pay it.