CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What did Matilda suffer from?
A
delicacies
B
luxuries
C
poverty
D
all of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cause of Matilda’s ruin was her longing for a life of luxury. She suffered from the poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her. She was always dissatisfied and unhappy, craving for all the delicacies and luxuries of life.

Detailed explanation-2: -Answer: Matilda was a young lady who was fond of luxury and luxurious things. However, she was born in a family of clerks and even married to a clerk because she had no dowry to marry a rich man. Hence, she remained unhappy.

Detailed explanation-3: -The cause of Matilda’s ruin was her dissatisfaction with whatever life offered her. She was always unhappy. She felt that she was born for all the delicacies and luxuries. She disliked her circumstances.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ans. Matilda grows restless and unhappy when her husband shows her the invitation to the official party. What fills her mind is how she can present herself, be the prettiest and most attractive, at the party. Already she is frivolous, feeling herself to be born for all delicacies and luxuries of life.

Detailed explanation-5: -The correct answer is Because of the poorness of her house.

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