CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do the Loisels end up doing about the lost necklace?
A
They borrow money, buy a new necklace, and return it to Madame Forestier as if it’s the original.
B
They eventually tell Madame Forestier the truth about losing the necklace, and lose her as a friend.
C
They replace the diamond necklace with something less valuable and return it to Madame Forestier.
D
They borrow money to buy a replacement necklace, but then decide to steal it.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They borrow money, buy a new necklace, and return it to Madame Forestier as if it’s the original. They eventually tell Madame Forestier the truth about losing the necklace, and lose her as a friend.

Detailed explanation-2: -The short story ‘’The Necklace” ends with a chance meeting between Madame Loisel and Madame Forestier. Madame Forestier doesn’t even recognize her old friend anymore due to Mathilde’s changes in appearance. Ten years of hard work and poverty have changed Mathilde physically as well as her clothing.

Detailed explanation-3: -Loisel did the housework herself. To pay up for this money, the husband worked in the evenings by putting books of merchants in order and at night copying at five sous a page.

Detailed explanation-4: -What changes came into the life of Loisels after the necklace was lost? Answer: They had to shift to a cheaper room and dismiss the servant. She did all the household works and shopping by herself.

Detailed explanation-5: -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.

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