The Necklace
14 solved questions from Class 10 English, each with the full working. Tap any question to see the step-by-step solution.
- 1 How did Mr. Loisel manage to raise the sum of thirty-six thousand francs to purchase the replacement diamond necklace? medium 3 marks Financial ruin caused by replacing the necklace
- 2 Explain the situational irony present at the climax of Guy de Maupassant's 'The Necklace'. medium 3 marks Situational irony in the climax
- 3 Analyse how Matilda Loisel's lack of contentment and unwillingness to tell the truth led to her emotional and financial ruin. hard 5 marks Moral theme and character downfall
- 4 Why was Matilda Loisel perpetually unhappy despite being married to a caring husband? easy MCQ 1 mark Character motivation of Matilda Loisel
- 5 What is the primary topic or theoretical principle explored in 'The Necklace' (Class 10 ENGLISH)? medium MCQ Chapter Core Principle
- 6 Which key mechanism or analytical rule is highlighted in 'The Necklace'? medium MCQ Key Analytical Mechanism
- 7 Explain the irony in the conclusion where Matilda discovers the necklace was fake. medium 2 marks Situational irony
- 8 Which of the following best describes the main theme of "The Necklace"? easy MCQ 1 mark Main theme of the story
- 9 Discuss how Matilda Loisel’s character traits lead to her eventual downfall. hard 4 marks Character analysis
- 10 Which word in the passage most closely means ‘to fabricate or falsify’? medium MCQ 2 marks Vocabulary understanding
- 11 In the passage, the sentence is: ‘The author was known to ___ facts to create sensational headlines.’ Which word completes the sentence and means ‘to fabricate or falsify’? easy MCQ 1 mark Synonym identification
- 12 Which of the following best describes the type of irony employed in the statement, ‘When Matilda borrows the necklace, she believes it will help her appear affluent, but later she discovers it is fake’? easy MCQ 1 mark Irony classification
- 13 In which city does the story ‘The Necklace’ take place? easy 1 mark Setting identification
- 14 Which type of irony is most evident when Mathilde learns the borrowed necklace was worthless? easy MCQ 2 marks Irony type identification