CBSE ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE

CLASS 10

THE NECKLACE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which statement summarizes one of the main messages of “The Necklace”?
A
People should learn to be happy with what they have rather than longing for things beyond their reach.
B
People should always strive to build better lives for themselves, regardless of the sacrifices they must make.
C
People should strive to improve their lives and be better than their friends.
D
People should be encouraged to live beyond their means.
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: -What does Madame Loisel eventually discover about the necklace? Madame Loisel eventually discovers that the necklace Madame Forestier gave her is fake and really 500 francs.

Detailed explanation-3: -At the beginning, what is the most likely conclusion that the readers can draw about Madame Loisel’s character, based on the life she desires? She only cares about material things. What does Monsieur Loisel’s treatment of his wife most clearly reveal about his character? He deeply cares about her happiness.

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