CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -They were using all their savings to lead a life. But because of buying a necklace, they had to take a loan. To repay this huge loan, they spent all their savings. They sent away maids and Mrs Loisel did all the chores at house herself.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Matilda had to give up all of her comforts and even her wants after the necklace was lost in order to save enough money to buy a new necklace and gift it to her buddy.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was valued at forty thousand francs. They could get it for thirty-six thousand. Loisel possessed eighteen thousand francs, which his father had left him. He borrowed the rest.

Detailed explanation-5: -After borrowing money, a lot of changes came in the life of the Loisel. They had to do away with the maid and Matilda had to do all the household chores. She had to carry down the refuse to the street and carry water upstairs. She had to do all the shopping from the market after a lot of haggling.