CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following pieces of evidence best reveal the theme that being greedy can lead to your downfall or ruin?
A
“Madame Loisel came to know the ghastly life of abject poverty ____ She came to know the heavy work of the house, the hateful duties of the kitchen.”
B
“She had a rich friend, an old school friend whom she refused to visit, because she suffered so keenly when she returned home.”
C
“Suddenly she discovered, in a black satin case, a superb diamond necklace; her heart began to beat covetously.”
D
“When she sat down for dinner at the round table covered with a three-days-old cloth, opposite her husband ____ she imagined delicate meals, gleaming silver ____ “
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Which statement best summarizes one of the main messages of “ the necklace “ ? People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond the reach.

Detailed explanation-2: -Madam Forestier was shocked to know the whole story. Madam Frostier thought that situation could be avoided if Matilda had the dare to accept the truth and share it with Madam Forester.

Detailed explanation-3: -Answers. Loisel was devastated when he realized that the necklace had been lost. He was filled with despair and regret, and he was overwhelmed with guilt for having lost such an expensive item.

Detailed explanation-4: -i) What excuse did Loisels put up to explain the delay in returning the necklace? Answer: Loisels had lost the necklace and needed time to find an identical one. Thus, Loisels wrote a letter to Mme Forestier with an excuse that the clasp of the necklace was broken and they needed time to get it repaired.

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