“The Necklace” Review – Study Guide, Summary, Themes, and Practice
Questions for Exam Preparation
why does M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to receive the invitation from the minister of
education - ANS ✔✔he expects her to be happy because she was always sad about being
middle class
describe Mime Loisel’s reaction to the invitation - ANS ✔✔she scornfully tossed the invitation
because she didn’t have anything expensive to wear
where do the Loisel’s get the 400 francs for a fancy dress - ANS ✔✔M. Loisel was saving 400
francs for a rifle
what efforts were made to find Mme Forestiers necklace - ANS ✔✔M. Loisel went to the police
station, to the news papers to post a reward, to the cab companies, everywhere the slightest
hope drove him
describe in your own words how the Loisels life changed after they had paid for the new
necklace - ANS ✔✔after they paid for the new necklace, they became poor
what was Mme Forestiers reaction when the necklace was returned - ANS ✔✔she said frostily,"
you should have brought it back sooner, I might have needed it. "
do you think Mme Loisel recognized good quality jewelery ? why or why not - ANS ✔✔Mme
Loisel didnt recognize good quality jewelery because if she did, she wouldn't of gone out to buy
a 34,000 franc necklace
why was Mathilde unhappy with her life at the opening of the story - ANS ✔✔she wanted to be
rich and not poor
Questions for Exam Preparation
why does M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to receive the invitation from the minister of
education - ANS ✔✔he expects her to be happy because she was always sad about being
middle class
describe Mime Loisel’s reaction to the invitation - ANS ✔✔she scornfully tossed the invitation
because she didn’t have anything expensive to wear
where do the Loisel’s get the 400 francs for a fancy dress - ANS ✔✔M. Loisel was saving 400
francs for a rifle
what efforts were made to find Mme Forestiers necklace - ANS ✔✔M. Loisel went to the police
station, to the news papers to post a reward, to the cab companies, everywhere the slightest
hope drove him
describe in your own words how the Loisels life changed after they had paid for the new
necklace - ANS ✔✔after they paid for the new necklace, they became poor
what was Mme Forestiers reaction when the necklace was returned - ANS ✔✔she said frostily,"
you should have brought it back sooner, I might have needed it. "
do you think Mme Loisel recognized good quality jewelery ? why or why not - ANS ✔✔Mme
Loisel didnt recognize good quality jewelery because if she did, she wouldn't of gone out to buy
a 34,000 franc necklace
why was Mathilde unhappy with her life at the opening of the story - ANS ✔✔she wanted to be
rich and not poor
