The Necklace Class 10 English

 



The Necklace Class 10 English A Reading and Listening Practice Video. ☝


Comprehension Test 1.


1. What is the central conflict in "The Necklace"?

  • A) Matilda's desire for social status
  • B) Matilda's struggle with poverty
  • C) Matilda's conflict with her husband
  • D) Matilda's search for a lost necklace

2. How does Matilda Loisel feel about her social status?

  • A) Satisfied and content
  • B) Ambivalent and indifferent
  • C) Dissatisfied and yearning for more
  • D) Proud and boastful

3. Why does Matilda borrow a necklace from her friend, Madame Forestier?

  • A) To attend a ball at the Minister's residence
  • B) To show off her wealth to her husband
  • C) To sell it and make money
  • D) To wear it for daily outings

4. How does Matilda react when she loses the borrowed necklace?

  • A) She reports it to the police immediately
  • B) She confesses to Madame Forestier
  • C) She searches frantically for it
  • D) She replaces it with a similar one

5. What does Matilda do to replace the lost necklace?

  • A) She finds a part-time job
  • B) She borrows money from friends
  • C) She sells her belongings
  • D) She buys a new necklace with borrowed money

6. How does Matilda's life change after losing the necklace?

  • A) She becomes wealthier
  • B) She becomes more humble and hardworking
  • C) She divorces her husband
  • D) She moves to a different city

7. What does Matilda discover about the necklace after ten years?

  • A) It was stolen by a thief
  • B) It was never actually lost
  • C) It was a fake
  • D) It was found by the police

8. Why does Matilda's friend, Madame Forestier, react surprisingly when Matilda tells her about the lost necklace?

  • A) Because she was upset with Matilda
  • B) Because she did not remember lending it
  • C) Because she thought Matilda was lying
  • D) Because she knew it was a fake

9. How does Matilda describe her life before borrowing the necklace?

  • A) Full of luxury and wealth
  • B) Filled with happiness and joy
  • C) Marked by poverty and dissatisfaction
  • D) Defined by success and achievement

10. What lesson does Matilda learn from her experience with the necklace?

  • A) The importance of honesty
  • B) The value of friendship
  • C) The dangers of materialism
  • D) The joy of attending balls

11. What does the necklace symbolize in the story?

  • A) Wealth and status
  • B) Friendship and loyalty
  • C) Love and commitment
  • D) Knowledge and wisdom

12. How does Matilda's husband react to her distress over losing the necklace?

  • A) He blames her for being careless
  • B) He consoles her and tries to find a solution
  • C) He laughs at her misfortune
  • D) He scolds her for borrowing the necklace

13. What does Matilda do to pay off the debt incurred from buying the replacement necklace?

  • A) Takes up a new job
  • B) Borrows more money
  • C) Sells their belongings
  • D) Works hard and lives frugally for years

14. What change does Matilda undergo as a result of losing the necklace?

  • A) She becomes more materialistic
  • B) She becomes more content with her life
  • C) She becomes obsessed with jewelry
  • D) She becomes estranged from her husband

15. What is the climax of the story "The Necklace"?

  • A) Matilda borrowing the necklace
  • B) Matilda losing the necklace
  • C) Matilda finding the necklace
  • D) Matilda confessing to Madame Forestier

16. How does Matilda's perception of herself change after losing the necklace?

  • A) She becomes more confident
  • B) She becomes more humble
  • C) She becomes more ambitious
  • D) She becomes more deceitful

17. What does the story suggest about the consequences of vanity and materialism?

  • A) They lead to happiness and fulfillment
  • B) They have no impact on one's life
  • C) They can lead to ruin and misery
  • D) They are essential for social success

18. Why does Matilda initially refuse to attend the ball with the necklace borrowed from Madame Forestier?

  • A) She dislikes social gatherings
  • B) She does not like Madame Forestier
  • C) She does not have a suitable dress
  • D) She prefers natural flowers to jewelry

19. What role does Madame Forestier play in Matilda's life?

  • A) She is Matilda's employer
  • B) She is Matilda's best friend
  • C) She is Matilda's sister
  • D) She is Matilda's neighbor

20. How does Matilda's attitude towards her husband change throughout the story?

  • A) She becomes more appreciative
  • B) She becomes more resentful
  • C) She becomes indifferent
  • D) She becomes more loving

21. What is the setting of "The Necklace"?

  • A) London, England in the 19th century
  • B) Paris, France in the 18th century
  • C) New York City, USA in the 20th century
  • D) Rome, Italy in the Renaissance

22. Why does Matilda feel uncomfortable at the ball despite wearing the borrowed necklace?

  • A) She dislikes social events
  • B) She feels she does not belong among the rich
  • C) She is afraid of Madame Forestier's reaction
  • D) She is worried about her husband's behavior

23. What does the ending of the story suggest about the nature of fate?

  • A) Fate is predetermined and unchangeable
  • B) Fate can be altered by one's actions
  • C) Fate is indifferent to human struggles
  • D) Fate rewards those who are virtuous

24. What does Matilda's reaction to losing the necklace reveal about her character?

  • A) Her resilience and determination
  • B) Her dishonesty and deceitfulness
  • C) Her superficiality and materialism
  • D) Her kindness and generosity

25. How does Matilda's perception of happiness change throughout the story?

  • A) She realizes happiness comes from within
  • B) She believes happiness is achieved through wealth
  • C) She learns happiness is temporary
  • D) She understands happiness is unattainable

26. What does the story suggest about the value of honesty and humility?

  • A) They are essential for social success
  • B) They are irrelevant in modern society
  • C) They lead to personal fulfillment
  • D) They prevent people from achieving their goals

27. What is the major theme of "The Necklace"?

  • A) Love and betrayal
  • B) Wealth and poverty
  • C) Friendship and loyalty
  • D) Success and failure

28. What does Matilda's experience with the necklace teach her about herself?

  • A) That she is resourceful and determined
  • B) That she is vain and superficial
  • C) That she is generous and kind-hearted
  • D) That she is ambitious and driven

29. How does the necklace symbolize Matilda's desire for social acceptance?

  • A) It represents her wealth and status
  • B) It signifies her love for jewelry
  • C) It reflects her friendship with Madame Forestier
  • D) It demonstrates her honesty and integrity

30. What does the story suggest about the pursuit of material possessions?

  • A) It leads to happiness and fulfillment
  • B) It results in disappointment and loss
  • C) it leads gain stutus in the society.
  • D) It results in appreciation and well being in the society.

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