CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one of the reasons most probably explains why the Loisel’s lie
A
They fear financial ruin and poverty
B
They do not care what people think of them
C
They are ashamed to admit their carelessness
D
They blame and hate Mdm. Forestier
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Why don’t the Loisels tell Mme. Forestier that the necklace has been lost? They are ashamed to admit their carelessness. “She grieved incessantly feeling that she had been born for all the little niceties and luxuries of living.” What does incessantly mean?

Detailed explanation-2: -At the beginning of the story, what is the main cause if Madame Loisel’s constant unhappiness? Her desperate longing to be wealthy. Based on the life that Madame Loisel craves, what can you conclude about her character? She is selfish, self-centered, and materialistic.

Detailed explanation-3: -Madame Loisel is so unhappy with her life because she is a beautiful girl yet was born into a poor family. She feels as if she deserves to be rich and get more recognition for her looks.

Detailed explanation-4: -which word best describes madame loisel’s feeling at the end of the story? astonishment. from her thoughts, speeches, and behavior, we can conclude that madame loisel admiers a society that values about all.

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