Q1. What kind of family was the young lady born into?
A. Aristocratic family
B. Family of clerks
C. Farming family
D. Wealthy family
Q2. What was the young lady’s financial situation?
A. She had a small inheritance
B. She had no dowry, no hopes, no means
C. She had some savings
D. She was wealthy
Q3. Who did the young lady marry?
A. A rich businessman
B. A distinguished professor
C. A petty clerk in the office of the Board of Education
D. A famous artist
Q4. How did the young lady feel about her marriage?
A. Excited
B. Indifferent
C. Unhappy
D. Content
Q5. What did the young lady suffer from in her home?
A. The lack of space
B. The poverty, shabby walls, and worn chairs
C. The poor lighting
D. The noisy neighbors
Q6. What did the young lady think about during dinner with her husband?
A. Her family back home
B. Her job at the office
C. Elegant dinners, shining silver, exquisite food
D. Upcoming vacation
Q7. Why did the young lady not like visiting her rich friend?
A. The friend's house was too far
B. She suffered when she returned
C. The friend was rude
D. The travel was too long
Q8. What did the young lady’s husband bring home one evening?
A. A piece of jewelry
B. A bouquet of flowers
C. A new dress
D. A large envelope with an invitation
Q9. How did the young lady react to the invitation?
A. She immediately started planning her outfit
B. She thanked her husband
C. She was delighted
D. She threw the invitation spitefully upon the table
Q10. What was the husband’s reaction to his wife’s response to the invitation?
A. He was grieved
B. He was angry
C. He was indifferent
D. He was happy
Q11. What did the young lady say she lacked to attend the event?
A. A companion
B. Money for a ticket
C. A means of transportation
D. A suitable dress
Q12. What did the husband suggest she wear to the event?
A. The dress she wears to the theatre
B. Her school uniform
C. A new dress he bought
D. Her wedding dress
Q13. How did the young lady respond to her husband's suggestion about the dress?
A. She agreed happily
B. She wept and declared she had no dress
C. She was silent and accepted it
D. She laughed and ignored him
Q14. What did the husband propose to solve the problem of the dress?
A. To make a dress at home
B. To borrow a dress from a friend
C. To not attend the event
D. To buy a new dress
Q15. How did the young lady’s husband react when she started crying about the dress?
A. He got angry
B. He left the house
C. He ignored her
D. He tried to comfort her
Q16. What sum did the lady think would be enough for a new dress?
A. Five hundred francs
B. Two hundred francs
C. Four hundred francs
D. Three hundred francs
Q17. What had the husband saved the money for?
A. To buy a new car
B. To buy a piece of jewelry
C. To buy a gun for hunting
D. To buy a new dress for his wife
Q18. How did the husband react when his wife asked for four hundred francs?
A. He got angry
B. He refused immediately
C. He agreed to give her the money
D. He ignored her
Q19. Why was Mme Loisel sad and anxious as the day of the ball approached?
A. Because she did not want to go to the ball
B. Because her dress was not ready
C. Because she had no jewelry to wear
D. Because she was not feeling well
Q20. What did Mme Loisel’s husband suggest she wear as an alternative to jewelry?
A. Natural flowers
B. Artificial flowers
C. A shawl
D. A simple ribbon
Q21. Why did Mme Loisel reject her husband's suggestion of wearing natural flowers?
A. She did not like flowers
B. She preferred artificial flowers
C. She was allergic to flowers
D. She thought it would look shabby among rich women
Q22. Who did the husband suggest Mme Loisel ask for jewelry?
A. Her aunt
B. Her mother
C. Her sister
D. Mme Forestier
Q23. How did Mme Loisel react to her husband’s suggestion to borrow jewelry?
A. She was overjoyed
B. She refused
C. She got angry
D. She cried
Q24. Where did Mme Forestier take Mme Loisel to choose the jewelry?
A. To a friend's house
B. To her closet
C. To a jewelry exhibition
D. To a jewelry shop
Q25. What was the first piece of jewelry Mme Loisel noticed in Mme Forestier's jewel-case?
A. A necklace of diamonds
B. Earrings
C. A ring
D. Bracelets
Q26. What piece of jewelry did Mme Loisel finally decide to borrow?
A. A Venetian cross of gold and jewels
B. A superb necklace of diamonds
C. A collar of pearls
D. A ring
Q27. How did Mme Loisel feel when she tried on the diamond necklace?
A. Anxious
B. Disappointed
C. Indifferent
D. Ecstatic
Q28. What did Mme Loisel ask Mme Forestier after trying on the diamond necklace?
A. If she could keep it
B. If she had more jewelry
C. If she could buy it
D. If she could borrow it
Q29. How did Mme Forestier respond to Mme Loisel’s request to borrow the diamond necklace?
A. She hesitated
B. She refused
C. She agreed
D. She asked for money
Q30. What did Mme Loisel’s husband tell her about the invitation?
A. He didn't care about it
B. He didn't want her to go
C. He wanted to go alone
D. He thought it would make her happy
Q31. How did Mme Loisel feel after borrowing the necklace from her friend?
A. Indifferent
B. Regretful
C. Ecstatic
D. Anxious
Q32. What time did Mme Loisel return home from the ball?
A. Two o'clock in the morning
B. Five o'clock in the morning
C. Four o'clock in the morning
D. Three o'clock in the morning
Q33. Why did Mme Loisel hurry away from the ball?
A. She was feeling unwell
B. She had an argument with her husband
C. She was tired
D. She didn't want to be noticed in her modest wraps
Q34. What did Mme Loisel realize when she looked at herself in the mirror after the ball?
A. Her dress was torn
B. Her hair was a mess
C. She had a stain on her dress
D. She had lost Mme Forestier’s necklace
Q35. Where did Loisel go to search for the lost necklace?
A. To a friend’s house
B. To the ball venue
C. To the police station
D. Along the track they walked and the cab offices
Q36. What did Loisel suggest Mme Loisel write to Mme Forestier?
A. That she loved the necklace
B. That she wanted to buy the necklace
C. That she had lost the necklace
D. That she had broken the clasp and would have it repaired
Q37. How much was the replacement necklace valued at?
A. Thirty-five thousand francs
B. Forty thousand francs
C. Forty-five thousand francs
D. Thirty thousand francs
Q38. How much did Loisel pay for the replacement necklace?
A. Thirty-six thousand francs
B. Eighteen thousand francs
C. Twenty thousand francs
D. Thirty thousand francs
Q39. How did Mme Forestier react when Mme Loisel returned the necklace?
A. She was surprised it was returned late
B. She was angry
C. She was indifferent
D. She was delighted
Q40. What did Mme Loisel fear Mme Forestier would think if she noticed the substitution of the necklace?
A. That she was foolish
B. That she was careless
C. That she was poor
D. That she was a thief
Q41. How long did it take for the Loisels to repay the debt for the necklace?
A. Seven years
B. Five years
C. Ten years
D. Twelve years
Q42. What kind of life did Mme Loisel lead after losing the necklace?
A. A simple life with her family
B. A life of poverty and hard work
C. A luxurious life
D. A life of travel and adventure
Q43. What did Mme Loisel do to help repay the debt?
A. She took up a job as a teacher
B. She did household chores and manual labor
C. She sold her jewelry
D. She started a small business
Q44. How did Mme Loisel’s appearance change after ten years?
A. She looked older and worn out
B. She became more beautiful
C. She looked healthier
D. She looked the same
Q45. Where did Mme Loisel see Mme Forestier after ten years?
A. In the Champs-Elysees
B. In a shop
C. At the market
D. At a party
Q46. What was Mme Forestier's reaction when she finally recognized Mme Loisel?
A. She was confused
B. She was angry
C. She was astonished
D. She was happy
Q47. What did Mme Loisel decide to tell Mme Forestier when she saw her?
A. That she had found the original necklace
B. That she had become wealthy
C. The truth about the necklace and their hardship
D. That she wanted to borrow more jewelry
Q48. What was Mme Loisel’s reaction after returning the necklace to Mme Forestier?
A. She felt indifferent
B. She felt guilty
C. She felt angry
D. She felt relieved
Q49. What lesson can be learned from Mme Loisel’s experience with the necklace?
A. The futility of attending social events
B. The necessity of being wealthy
C. The value of hard work and perseverance
D. The importance of honesty and contentment
Q50. What did Mme Loisel’s husband do to help repay the debt?
A. He worked extra jobs in the evenings and nights
B. He sold his business
C. He took up a government job
D. He borrowed more money from friends
Q51. Why did Matilda say she had some hard and miserable days?
A. Because of her job
B. Because of Mme Forestier
C. Because of her husband
D. Because of her health
Q52. What event did Matilda borrow the diamond necklace for?
A. Her wedding
B. The Minister's ball
C. A family dinner
D. A birthday party
Q53. What did Matilda reveal about the necklace she returned to Mme Forestier?
A. It was another one exactly like the original
B. It was a cheaper necklace
C. It was a different design
D. It was the original necklace
Q54. How long did it take Matilda and her husband to pay for the replacement necklace?
A. Five years
B. Seven years
C. Twelve years
D. Ten years
Q55. What did Mme Forestier reveal about her original necklace?
A. It was a gift from her mother
B. It was worth ten thousand francs
C. It was an antique
D. It was fake and worth only five hundred francs