Characters
Plot & Events
Irony
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100

Who is the main character in The Necklace?

Mathilde Loisel

100

What does Mathilde borrow?

A. None

B. A necklace

C. A dress

D. Shoes

B. A necklace

100

Which type of irony is when the audience knows something the characters do not?

A. Situational

B. Verbal

C. Dramatic

D. Cosmic

C. Dramatic

100

Which story teaches us to appreciate what we have?

A. The Necklace

B. Monkey's Paw

C. Both

C. Both

100

How many sides does a standard die have?

A. 4

B. 6

C. 8

D. 10

B. 6

200

What is the last name of the family in The Monkey's Paw?

A. Brown
B. White
C. Smith
D. Black

B. White

200

What is the White family's first wish?

200 pounds.

200

A fire station burns down.

What type of irony is this?

A. Dramatic

B. Situational

C. Verbal

B. Situational

200

Which story warns readers to be careful what they wish for?

The Monkey's Paw

200

Which planet is known as the Red Planet?

A. Venus

B. Mars

C. Jupiter

D. Mercury

B. Mars

300

Who warns the White family about the monkey's paw?

A. Herbert
B. The neighbor
C. Sergeant-Major Morris
D. Mr. White's brother

C. Sergeant-Major Morris

300

How long do the Loisels spend paying off the replacement necklace?

A. 2 years

B. 5 years

C. 10 years

D. 20 years

C. 10 years

300

A teacher says, "Great job!" after someone forgets their homework.

What type of irony is this?

A. Verbal

B. Situational

C. Dramatic

A. Verbal

300

Which theme fits The Necklace BEST?

A. Greed and appearance can lead to suffering.

B. Nature is beautiful.

C. Friendship lasts forever.

D. Technology solves problems.

A. Greed and appearance can lead to suffering.

300

Which streaming service released Stranger Things?

A. Hulu

B. Disney+

C. Netflix

D. Max

C. Netflix

400

Question:
True or False:
Mathilde's husband is excited about buying expensive jewelry.

False

400

What happens after the first wish is granted?

Herbert dies in a machinery accident.

400

Which story has the BEST example of situational irony?

A. The Joy

B. The Necklace

C. The Monkey's Paw

B. The Necklace

400

Which theme connects ALL THREE stories?

A. Choices have consequences.

B. Winning is everything.

C. Money always buys happiness.

D. Rules don't matter.

A

400

How many minutes are in one hour?

60

500

Which character pays the greatest price for wanting something more than they already have?

(Open-ended)

500

Why is the ending of The Necklace so surprising?

The original necklace was fake.

500

The audience knows the monster is hiding behind the door, but the character opens it anyway.

What type of irony?

Dramatic Irony

500

Name TWO themes that appear in more than one story.

  • Choices have consequences
  • Appearance vs. reality
  • Gratitude
  • Family
  • Sacrifice
  • Fate
  • Pride
500

Finish the saying:

"Don't judge a book by its ______."

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