CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much did the Loisels pay for the lost necklace?
A
500 Francs
B
2 Francs
C
34, 000 Francs
D
36, 000 Francs
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -He had to borrow the rest of the amount. He had to make devastating promises when he went to borrow money from usurers and the whole race of lenders. He paid thirty-six thousand francs to buy the new necklace.

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.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loisel possessed 18, 000 francs left him by his father. He would borrow the rest. He borrowed, asking a thousand francs from one man, five hundred from another, a hundred here, fifty there.

Detailed explanation-4: -Mme Loisel wanted four hundred Francs to buy a new dress. Mr. Loisel had saved the exact money to buy a gun to join hunting parties but he sacrificed his desire for the happiness of his wife. He gave her the money to buy a dress and further suggested her to borrow some jewellery from her friend, Mme Forestier.

Detailed explanation-5: -When Mathilde loses the necklace, Monsieur Loisel sacrifices his own future to help her repay the debt.

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