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Matilda is dissatisfied with her life because she longs for wealth, luxury, and social status, feeling out of place in her modest surroundings. |
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False: Matilda was not content; she was unhappy and yearned for a more luxurious life. |
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She loses the borrowed necklace and, instead of confessing, decides to replace it, leading to a decade of hardship. |
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Her life changes dramatically as she and her husband become burdened with debt and toil for ten years to repay it, resulting in Matilda aging and losing her beauty. |
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The ironic twist is that the original necklace was a fake worth only 500 francs, making Matilda's sacrifices unnecessary. |
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Matilda Loisel feels dissatisfied with her life because she desires ___ and ___ that she does not have. |
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What event causes Matilda to feel a moment of happiness before her despair sets in? |
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True or False: Matilda's husband is unhappy about spending his savings on her gown. |
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After losing the necklace, Matilda and her husband decide to ___ to buy a replacement. |
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What emotion does Matilda experience when she realizes she has lost the diamond necklace? |
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What is the primary theme of 'The Necklace' as illustrated through Matilda's character? |
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The primary theme is the contrast between appearance and reality, highlighting how Matilda's obsession with a luxurious lifestyle leads to her downfall and the ironic twist of fate she experiences at the end. |
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How does the story convey the importance of honesty through Matilda's actions? |
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The story conveys the importance of honesty by showing that Matilda's failure to admit the loss of the necklace leads to years of hardship and suffering, illustrating that honesty could have prevented her misfortunes. |
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The story teaches that being content with one's circumstances and accepting one's means can prevent unnecessary hardship and regret, as Matilda's desire for a glamorous life ultimately results in real poverty. |
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The term 'dowry' refers to ___ that a bride brings to her husband upon marriage. |