1. Reading Comprehension Questions
The Necklace
Reading Comprehension Questions

2. Why is Madame Loisel unhappy with her life at the beginning of the story?
What kind of life does Mathilde want? Consider her dreams.
Name three important facts that you learned about the character of Mathilde in the first two paragraphs.

3. What did Monsieur Loisel come home with?
Why did M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to receive the invitation?
Describe Mme. Loisel’s reaction on reading the invitation.
Why had M. Loisel been saving 400 Francs? What does he do with them instead?

4. The day of the ball arrives and she’s still not satisfied
The day of the ball arrives and she’s still not satisfied. What is she missing? Where does she go to get this?
How was Mme. Loisel’s night at the ball? Her husband’s?
Why was Mme. Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball?
What efforts were made to find Madame Forestier’s necklace?
How did Monsieur Loisel contribute to the cost of the new necklace?

5. Describe how the Loisels’ life changed after they had paid for the new necklace.
How did Mme. Forestier recognize Mme. Loisel when they met after 10 years?
What was Madame Forestier’s reaction when the necklace was returned?