CLASS 10
THE NECKLACE
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Question
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They became much more practical about borrowing money.
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They worked hard and lived meagerly to get out of debt.
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They blamed everyone else for their misfortune and poverty.
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They eventually gained respect and wealth for pretending to be rich.
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Detailed explanation-1: -How did the Loisels’ plan to replace the necklace affect their lives? They became much more practical about borrowing money. They worked hard and lived meagerly to get out of debt. They blamed everyone else for their misfortune and poverty.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Loisels had to buy a diamond necklace for thirty-six thousand francs to replace the one that was lost. Matilda had to cut down on the household expenses and save money while Mr Loisel worked overtime and did copying work at nights. In this way, they could repay the money in ten years.
Detailed explanation-3: -After a week, Monsieur Loisel says they have to see about replacing it. They visit many jewelers, searching for a similar necklace, and finally find one. It costs 40, 000 francs, although the jeweler says he will give it to them for 36, 000.