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Direction: “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.”
Q. Choose the options that list 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.
  • a)
    Options 1, 3 & 6
  • b)
    Options 3, 5 & 7
  • c)
    Options 1, 3 & 5
  • d)
    Options 2, 4 & 7
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Matilda was highly dissatisfied and displeased with her life. M Loisel always appreciated whatever Matilda cooked even if he did not like the food at all. Matilda desired Luxurious Life and was troubled by the Pettiness of her Own Life.

Direction: “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:
Q. Matilda: By a violent effort, she had controlled...
M Loisel: He was grieved....
(i) Matilda felt aggressive; M Loisel was troubled
(ii) Matilda was irritated; M Loisel was upset and cried
(iii) Matilda tried extremely hard; M Loisel felt intense sorrow
(iv) Matilda was quite calm; M Loisel’s heart ached for love
  • a)
    Option (i)
  • b)
    Option (ii)
  • c)
    Option (iii)
  • d)
    Option (iv)
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Aditya Shah answered
The cause of Matilda's ruin was her longing for a good life. She suffered from the poverty of her apartment, the shabby walls and the worn chairs. All these things tortured and angered her. She was always dissatisfied, always unhappy, always craving for all the delicacies and luxuries of life.

Direction: “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.”
Q. What does ‘Economical Clerk’ indicate?
  • a)
    M Loisel was a Spendthrift even though he earned a lot.
  • b)
    M Loisel was thrifty as he had a meagre income.
  • c)
    M Loisel calculated money all the time as he was a Clerk.
  • d)
    M Loisel was Stingy about Money and didn’t spend it.
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ritika Mishra answered
Explanation:

Economical Clerk indicates:
- The term "Economical Clerk" indicates that M Loisel was thrifty as he had a meagre income.
- It suggests that M Loisel was careful and prudent with his spending habits due to his limited financial resources.

Detail Explanation:
- The use of the term "Economical Clerk" implies that M Loisel was cautious and frugal when it came to managing his finances.
- Despite working as a clerk, which typically does not offer a high salary, M Loisel made sure to be economical in his spending.
- This indicates that he was mindful of his limited income and tried to make wise financial decisions to make ends meet.
- The term also suggests that M Loisel was responsible and practical in his approach to money, considering his financial situation before making any purchases.
- Overall, being referred to as an "Economical Clerk" highlights M Loisel's thrifty nature and his ability to manage his finances wisely despite any financial constraints.

What was Mme Loisel’s reaction to the ball invitation initially?
  • a)
    She was thrilled and excited.
  • b)
    She was indifferent and uninterested.
  • c)
    She was angry and dismissive.
  • d)
    She was curious but hesitant.
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Kds Coaching answered
Mme Loisel’s initial reaction was anger and dismissal of the ball invitation. Her frustration was due to her dissatisfaction with her wardrobe and social status, which overshadowed her potential excitement about the event.

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