"The Necklace"

by Guy de Maupassant

***Support all answers with examples from the story, where applicable***

  1. What was Mr. Loisel’s profession in the story?
  2. What words best describe Mr. Loisel?
  3. What words best describe Mme. Loisel?
  4. How did Mme Loisel react to the invitation to the ball? How did her husband expect her to react? Why did she react the way she did?
  5. Where does this story take place? Support your answer.
  6. When does this story take place? Support your answer.
  7. Is the theme of the story important? What is the theme? Using examples, create a well-written paragraph to support your answer.
  8. Do you think de Maupassant was conscious of having a theme, or did he merely write the story to entertain?
  9. Find clues in the story which provide hints that the jewels were fake.
  10. Who is to blame for the unfortunate situation that happened to the Loisels?

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