CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Around how much does the replacement necklace purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Loisel cost?
A
Between ten and twenty bucks.
B
Around five hundred dollars.
C
Between 35, 000 and 40, 000 dollars.
D
One hundred thousand dollars.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The similar diamond necklace that could replace the lost one valued 36000 francs. Mr Loisel had 18000 francs but had to borrow the rest of the money. The new diamond necklace, which was exactly the same as the old one, was given to Madam Forestier. They had to work hard and lead a miserable life to pay off the debts.

Detailed explanation-2: -They replaced the necklace by paying eighteen thousand francs, which his father had left him and borrowing the rest of the amount from usurers and money lenders. Then they changed their lodgings and rented an attic, got rid of the maid and Mme. Loisel did the housework herself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loisel possessed eighteen thousand francs, which his father had left him. He borrowed the rest. He made ruinous promises, took money from usurers and the whole race of lenders. Then he went to get the new necklace, depositing on the merchant’s counter thirty-six thousand francs .

Detailed explanation-4: -He is the one who devises a plan for purchasing a replacement necklace and orchestrates the loans and mortgages that help them pay for it.

Detailed explanation-5: -So, Matilda arranged a beautiful dress and borrowed a marvelous diamond necklace from her friend, Mme Forestier to look beautiful and rich in the ball. She lost it. It ruined Loisels’ lives because they had to buy a diamond necklace worth thirty-six thousand dollars to buy a new necklace for her friend.

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