CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Mme. Forestier responds to Mme. Loisel’s story with
A
anger at having been deceived.
B
amusement at the misunderstanding.
C
bored annoyance.
D
sympathy and dismay.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -During this conversation, Madame Loisel blames Madame Forestier for all of her miseries. She thinks it is her friend’s fault for her years of suffering. This final conversation reveals that Mme. Loisel is accusatory and unable to accept that she caused her problems.

Detailed explanation-2: -When Madame Loisel went to return the necklace, Madame Forestier said in a faintly waspish tone: “You could have brought it back a little sooner! I might have needed it.” She didn’t open the case as her friend had feared she might.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madame Forestier reveals that the diamond necklace she had lent Madame Loisel was fake.

Detailed explanation-4: -One Sunday, while walking, Matilda happened to see Mme Forestier. Matilda called her, but she could not recognise Matilda because she looked much older than her age. Mme Forestier was shocked to know that Matilda had suffered so much worrying about losing her necklace of real diamonds, whereas it was false.

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