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The Necklace" Quiz

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What is Mathilde's main reason for refusing to attend the ball?

She dislikes social events

She is unwell

She has nothing to wear (correct)

She has a conflicting engagement

What is the twist ending known for in 'The Necklace'?

The tragic ending

The mysterious ending

The happy ending

The ironic ending (correct)

How does Mathilde's husband obtain the money to buy her a dress for the ball?

He sold some of his belongings

He had been saving to go hunting with his friends (correct)

He borrowed it from a friend

He received a bonus from work

What does Mathilde borrow from her friend, Madame Jeanne Forestier?

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What is Mathilde's initial reaction when her husband suggests she wear fresh flowers?

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The Necklace by Guy de Maupassant

Mathilde Loisel's main reason for refusing to attend the ball is because she has no suitable dress to wear.
The twist ending of the story is that the necklace Mathilde borrowed from Madame Forestier was not actually diamonds, but rather paste, worth very little.
Mathilde's husband, Monsieur Loisel, obtains the money to buy her a dress for the ball by using the money he had been saving for a rifle.
Mathilde borrows a diamond necklace from her friend, Madame Jeanne Forestier, to wear to the ball.
Mathilde's initial reaction when her husband suggests she wear fresh flowers is that she finds the idea ridiculous and not suitable for a fashionable woman like herself.

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Test your knowledge of "The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant with this quiz. Explore the plot, characters, and themes of this classic short story, including its famous twist ending.