The Necklace Class 10 MCQ Quiz – Test Your Knowledge

Are you ready to test your understanding of Guy de Maupassant’s short story "The Necklace"? This interactive MCQ quiz will help you revise the plot, themes, and literary devices in a fun and engaging way!

About the Quiz

  • Story Name: The Necklace
  • Author: Guy de Maupassant
  • Book: Footprints Without Feet (CBSE Class 10 English)
  • Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
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The Necklace

1 / 15

What symbolic significance can be attributed to the necklace in the story?

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“She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.

When she seated herself for dinner opposite her husband who uncovered the tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the good potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of elegant dinners of shining silver; she thought of the exquisite food served in marvellous dishes. She had neither frocks nor jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.

She had a rich friend, a schoolmate at the convent, who she did not like to visit- she suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”

The extract uses the phrase ‘elegant dinners’. Which of the following expressions is incorrect with respect to the word ‘elegant’?

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3 / 15

How does the story portray the impact of vanity on personal relationships?

4 / 15

What is the most significant consequence of Mathilde's actions in the story?

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“She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.

When she seated herself for dinner opposite her husband who uncovered the tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the good potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of elegant dinners of shining silver; she thought of the exquisite food served in marvellous dishes. She had neither frocks nor jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.

She had a rich friend, a schoolmate at the convent, who she did not like to visit- she suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”

Choose the characteristic displayed by M Loisel in the extract.

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“He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”

By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no dress and consequently, I cannot go to this affair. Give your card to some colleague whose wife is better fitted out than I.’’

He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a suitable costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”

She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the economical clerk.”

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Pick the option that correctly classifies fact/s (F) and opinion/s (O) of the people below:

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7 / 15

If you were Mathilde, how would you handle the situation after losing the necklace?

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What motivates Mathilda's desire for the necklace, and what does this reveal about her character?

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“He was silent, stupefied, in dismay, at the sight of his wife weeping. He stammered, “What is the matter? What is the matter?”

By a violent effort, she had controlled her vexation and responded in a calm voice, wiping her moist cheeks, “Nothing. Only I have no dress and consequently, I cannot go to this affair. Give your card to some colleague whose wife is better fitted out than I.’’

He was grieved, but answered, “Let us see, Matilda. How much would a suitable costume cost, something that would serve for other occasions, something very simple?”

She reflected for some seconds thinking of a sum that she could ask for without bringing with it an immediate refusal and a frightened exclamation from the economical clerk.”

Pick the correct set that matches with the feelings of the highlighted words related to the characters:

Matilda: By a violent effort, she had controlled...

M Loisel: He was grieved....

10 / 15

How does Mathilde's character change by the end of the story?

11 / 15

The irony of replacing a fake necklace with a real one demonstrates:

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“She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.

When she seated herself for dinner opposite her husband who uncovered the tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the good potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of elegant dinners of shining silver; she thought of the exquisite food served in marvellous dishes. She had neither frocks nor jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.

She had a rich friend, a schoolmate at the convent, who she did not like to visit- she suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”

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Which word does ‘delicacies’ NOT correspond to?

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“She suffered incessantly, feeling herself born for all delicacies and luxuries. She suffered from the poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her.

When she seated herself for dinner opposite her husband who uncovered the tureen with a delighted air, saying, “Oh! the good potpie! I know nothing better than that...,” she would think of elegant dinners of shining silver; she thought of the exquisite food served in marvellous dishes. She had neither frocks nor jewels, nothing. And she loved only those things.

She had a rich friend, a schoolmate at the convent, who she did not like to visit- she suffered so much when she returned. She wept for whole days from despair and disappointment.”

Choose the option that lists the set of statements that are NOT TRUE according to the given extract.

  1. Matilda was very pleased with her life.
  2. Matilda envied her friend for being well-off.
  3. M Loisel didn’t appreciate what Matilda cooked.
  4. Matilda despised the fact that she lived a life of poverty.
  5. Matilda never felt troubled, though she desired a luxurious life.
  6. Matilda thought of grand dinners and silverware sitting at the dinner table.
  7. Matilda felt depressed after visiting her friend.

14 / 15

The author's choice to reveal the truth about the necklace at the end serves to:

15 / 15

What is the significance of the title The Necklace?

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Key Topics Covered in the Quiz

Character analysis (Mathilde, Monsieur Loisel, Mme. Forestier)
Theme of pride and materialism
Irony in the story’s ending
Moral lesson from the story

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