"The Necklace" by Guy de Maupassant Quiz and Answer Key

Evaluate general reading comprehension and eliminate assessment planning responsibilities with this plot-based quiz covering the short story “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant. The assessment may double as a guided reading worksheet to facilitate active engagement with the text. An answer key is included. Materials are delivered in editable Word Document and printable PDF formats. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the following aspects of plot:

• The husband’s professional background
• General characterization of Mathilde
• What the husband brings home
• The source of Mathilde’s frustration
• What the husband intended to do with his savings
• What he actually does with his savings
• What happens to the necklace
• The couple’s debt
• The consequences of their debt
• Madame Forestier’s admission
• And more