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lost necklace, they bought it for thirty six thousand francs. They handed the jewel to Mme
Forestier but she did not open it.
The Loisel sent away the maid and lived in rented room in an attic. They led a quiet, humble
and poor life for few years. Thus they repaid their loan. One day Mrs.Loisel happened to
meet Mme Forestier while they were taking a walk. Mme Forestier revealed that her false
necklace was only worth five hundred francs.

CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING:

1. Who was Matilda?
2. Whom did she marry?
3. What job did Mr.Loisel do?
4. What kind of a person her husband is?
5. What fresh problem now disturbs Mme.Loisel?
6. How did Matilda react when she saw the invitation card?
7. How did M. Loisel afford for the new dress?
8. What was the new problem of Matilda?
9. Who was Matilda’s friend?
10. How did Matilda enjoy the party?
11. Why did Matilda get upset after the party?
12. What did Matilda and her husband do to discover the necklace?
13. How did they replace the necklace?
14. What did Matilda do to return the money to the lenders?
15. What was the great shock that Mme Forestier gave to Matilda at last?
16. What is the moral of the story ‘The Necklace’?

ASSIGNMENT:

1. What kind of a person is Mme. Loisel – why is she always unhappy?
2. What kind of a person is her husband?
3. What fresh problem now disturbs Mme. Loisel? How is the problem solved?
4. What do Mr. and Mme. Loisel do next
5. Have do they replace the necklace?
6. The course of the Loisel’s life changed due to the necklace. Comment.
7. The Necklace is a story of how small a thing can ruin or save one's life. Do you
agree with this statement? If yes, justify.