Literary Analysis: "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

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Test your knowledge on the characters, plot structure, themes, and irony in Guy de Maupassant's classic realistic short story, "The Necklace".

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Literary Analysis: "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant


Froggy Jumps Literary Analysis: "The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantOnline version Test your knowledge on the characters, plot structure, themes, and irony in Guy de Maupassant's classic realistic short story, "The Necklace". by cassy cascalla 1 What is Mathilde Loisel’s primary internal conflict at the beginning of the story? a She is deeply unhappy with her modest life and constantly daydreams about wealth and high society. b She is grieving the loss of her wealthy family estate. c She wants to leave her husband to marry a wealthy aristocrat. 2 How does the setting shift to reflect the couple's ten-year struggle with debt? a They flee the country to escape French high society. b They plunge from a modest apartment into a grim, cramped attic flat. c They move from a luxurious ballroom to a modest, plain apartment. 3 What event marks the climax of the story? a Mathilde discovers the necklace is missing after returning home from the party. b Mathilde borrows a stunning necklace from Madame Forestier. c Monsieur Loisel brings home an invitation to a glamorous party. 4 Why did the Loisels spend ten grueling years working themselves to the bone? a To fund Mathilde's obsession with expensive designer dresses. b To buy a luxurious estate in the high-society district of Paris. c To pay off deep debts after buying a 36,000-franc replacement necklace. 5 What is the cruel, ironic twist ending revealed by Madame Forestier? a The original necklace was actually stolen by Monsieur Loisel. b The original necklace was a fake made of paste, worth at most 500 francs. c She had completely forgotten that she ever lent Mathilde a necklace. 6 What does the necklace itself symbolise in the story? a True love, loyalty, and marital sacrifice. b Intellectual growth and the rigid class structure of 19th-century France. c Wealth and status, but also fraud, vanity, and the empty nature of appearances. 7 How does Mathilde’s pride compound her mistake after losing the necklace? a Her pride prevents her from simply admitting the loss to Madame Forestier. b She demands that the Ministry of Public Instruction pay for a replacement. c She blames her husband for the loss and refuses to talk to him.

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Literary Analysis: "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

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Literary Analysis: "The Necklace" by Guy de MaupassantOnline version

by cassy cascalla

What is Mathilde Loisel’s primary internal conflict at the beginning of the story?

How does the setting shift to reflect the couple's ten-year struggle with debt?

What event marks the climax of the story?

Why did the Loisels spend ten grueling years working themselves to the bone?

What is the cruel, ironic twist ending revealed by Madame Forestier?

What does the necklace itself symbolise in the story?

How does Mathilde’s pride compound her mistake after losing the necklace?