Question

has anybody read " the necklace" by Guy de Maupassant

Answer 1

yeah i have

Answer 2

can u answer this question in a sec? please

Answer 3

yea sure

Answer 4

i read it but it was confusing. to me.

Answer 5

At the start of "The Necklace," why does Mathilde's husband go through "great trouble" to get an invitation to the ball?

A.He knows that attending the ball will lead to his getting a promotion at work.
B.He has bought Mathilde a new dress and wants her to wear it for some special event.
C.He thinks attending such an elegant affair will make Mathilde happy.
D.He wants to prove to Mathilde that he is very good at his job.

Answer 6

b

Answer 7

can u help me with one or 2 more pppllleeeaaasssseee.

Answer 8

yeah no problem i got time

Answer 9

thx. In "The Necklace," how do the other attendees of the ball react to Mathilde?

A.Most people do not notice her because the ball is filled with people from all over Paris.
B.Everyone thinks she is beautiful, and many of the most important men wish to be introduced to her and to dance with her.
C.The wealthier women present stare at her with jealousy and judgment because they know that she is poor.
D.Several people recognize that the necklace belongs to Madame Forestier, and they criticize Mathilde for borrowing it.

Answer 10

B

Answer 11

thx.

Answer 12

any more?

Answer 13

ya. 2

Answer 14

okay

Answer 15

Which best describes the time and place in which "The Necklace" is set?

A.Outward signs of wealth help convey one's social standing.
B.Women regularly earn more money than their husbands.
C.There are no social classes, and all people are treated equally.
D.Only the wealthiest members of society can afford to employ servants.

Answer 16

A

Answer 17

thx.

Answer 18

In "The Necklace," what causes Mathilde's fall into poverty?


A.
her own stubborn pride


B.
Madame Forestier's deceit


C.
the sudden death of her husband


D.
her husband's carelessness

Answer 19

Im not to sure on this one I know its not C or D I think its A

Answer 20

ok ill try it. thx again.