CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the purpose of the part of the story where her husband gives her the invitation?
A
the wife wants to look here best to please her husband
B
the husband tries to please his wife
C
the wife only wants to look suitable for this party so that she can fit in with the people who have more money than they do
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It brings the action of the story to a quick resolution when Mathilde meets Madame Forestier in the street. It sets up the rising action when Mathilde breaks down and confesses to Madame Forestier that she lost the necklace.

Detailed explanation-2: -Why does the invitation her husband brings home displease Madame Loisel? The invitation Madame Loisel displeases her because she doesn’t have a dress to wear for the ball she was invited to.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: Matilda was not delighted at all to receive the invitation. She knew that all the aristocrats would be there displaying their riches. So, she got spiteful and irritated.

Detailed explanation-4: -What was in Mathilde’s mind when she saw the invitation her husband brought for her? Ans: When she saw the invitation her husband brought for her, her mind was filled with the sad thought that she had no suitable gown to wear to the ball.

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