“The Necklace” Questions – Study Guide, Comprehension Questions, and Literary
Analysis Practice
Why does Mme. Loisel feel that she has been wronged by fate? - ANS ✔✔She thinks she's too
pretty and charming to be so poor and not have the finer things in life. She believes she was
born into the wrong class in life.
Why does M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to receive the invitation from the Minister of
Education? - ANS ✔✔He knows she loves things like this and hopes she'd be happy because it
would be a chance for them to go out and do something together since he claims she never
goes out.
Describe Mme. Loisel's reaction on reading the invitation - ANS ✔✔She's upset because she
says she has nothing nice to wear to the ball. She's annoyed and irritated.
Why had M. Loisel been saving 400 francs? - ANS ✔✔He wanted to buy himself a hunting rifle.
Who is Mme Forestier? What is her relationship to Mme Loisel? - ANS ✔✔She is Mme Loisel's
wealthy friend from school.
Why was Mme Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball? - ANS ✔✔Despite having a good
time, she is embarrassed of her shabby wraps and afraid the other women will make fun of her
since she doesn't have rich furs like them.
What efforts were made to find Mme Forestier's necklace? - ANS ✔✔M. Loisel retraced their
steps, went to the police, the newspaper office, the cab company, etc.
Describe in your own words how the Loisel's life changed after they paid for a replacement
necklace. - ANS ✔✔They moved into a small attic apartment and dismissed their maid. Mme
Analysis Practice
Why does Mme. Loisel feel that she has been wronged by fate? - ANS ✔✔She thinks she's too
pretty and charming to be so poor and not have the finer things in life. She believes she was
born into the wrong class in life.
Why does M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to receive the invitation from the Minister of
Education? - ANS ✔✔He knows she loves things like this and hopes she'd be happy because it
would be a chance for them to go out and do something together since he claims she never
goes out.
Describe Mme. Loisel's reaction on reading the invitation - ANS ✔✔She's upset because she
says she has nothing nice to wear to the ball. She's annoyed and irritated.
Why had M. Loisel been saving 400 francs? - ANS ✔✔He wanted to buy himself a hunting rifle.
Who is Mme Forestier? What is her relationship to Mme Loisel? - ANS ✔✔She is Mme Loisel's
wealthy friend from school.
Why was Mme Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball? - ANS ✔✔Despite having a good
time, she is embarrassed of her shabby wraps and afraid the other women will make fun of her
since she doesn't have rich furs like them.
What efforts were made to find Mme Forestier's necklace? - ANS ✔✔M. Loisel retraced their
steps, went to the police, the newspaper office, the cab company, etc.
Describe in your own words how the Loisel's life changed after they paid for a replacement
necklace. - ANS ✔✔They moved into a small attic apartment and dismissed their maid. Mme
