Comprehension questions

Question 1

Why does Mme. Loisel feels as though she has been wronged by fate

Answer 1

she is not rich and she thinks she should be

Question 2

Why does M. Loisel expect his wife to be pleased to receive invitation from the minister of eductation

Answer 2

they are invited to a very fancy, high end party

Question 3

Describe Mme. Loisel’s reaction on reading the invitation

Answer 3

She was upset and started crying because she doesn’t have a dress

Question 4

Why had M. Loisel been saving 400 francs

Answer 4

he was saving to get a gun to go shooting

Question 5

Who is Mme. Forstier? What is her relationship to Mme. Loisel?

Answer 5

Mme. Forsteir is her rich, childhood friend

Question 6

Do you think M. Loisel enjoyed the ball? Give reasons to support your answer.

Answer 6

Yes, because she got a lot of attention, danced all night, and left very early in the morning

Question 7

Why was Mme. Loisel anxious to hurry away from the ball?

Answer 7

Her wrap wasn’t as nice as the costly coats and she doesn’t want people to know she is poor

Question 8

What efforts were made to find Mme. Forestier’s necklace?

Answer 8

M. Loisel retraced their steps, checked the police station, put an ad in the newspaper, and checked the cab company and searched her clothes

Question 9

What was Mme. Forestier’s reaction when the necklace was returned

Answer 9

she wanted it sooner

Question 10

describe in your own words how the Loisels’ life changed after they had paid for replacement necklace

Answer 10

Mme. Loisel started doing housework. M. Loisel picked up more hours. They moved to lower class and they aged a lot

Question 11

What was Mme. Forstier’s reaction when seeing Mme. Loisel

Answer 11

she was confused and didn’t recognize her

Question 12

do you think Mme. Loisel recognized good quality jewelry? Give reasons

Answer 12

No, because she couldn’t tell the necklace was a fake

Question 13

what was life like before she lost the necklace

Answer 13

Mme. Loisel didn’t do anything and only cared being rich. She just sat around and moped

Question 14

what was life after she lost the necklace

Answer 14

Mme. Loisel started actually working in the house and stopped caring about being rich

Question 15

what point of view is the necklace told from

Answer 15

3rd person limited

Question 16

what is the mood of the necklace

Answer 16

disappointing, anxious

Question 17

direct characterization of Mme. Loisel

Answer 17

thinks she should be rich, poor, pretty

Question 18

indirect characterization of Mme. Loisel

Answer 18

greedy, ungrateful, lazy

Question 19

Mme. Forstier direct characterization

Answer 19

rich, childhood friend

Question 20

Mme. Forsier indirect characterization

Answer 20

generous

Question 21

M. Loisel direct characterization

Answer 21

her husband, a clerk

Question 22

indirect characterization M. Loisel

Answer 22

hardworking, ready to do anything

Question 23

motley

Answer 23

jester costume

Question 24

why does Montessor seek revenge on Fortunato

Answer 24

Fortunato insulted Montressor’s family name

Question 25

when and where is the story set? give reasons

Answer 25

in Italy during Carnival

Question 26

what is Fortunato wearing

Answer 26

motley

Question 27

why does Poe chose Fortunato's clothes

Answer 27

he is making fun of Fortunato

Question 28

describe the catacombs Montressor and Fortunato walk through

Answer 28

damp, cold, moldy, and filled with spiders

Question 29

how did Montressor ensure his servants wouldn't be home

Answer 29

He told them he would be gone and told them to stay through the holidays

Question 30

why did Montressor make sure Fortunato was drunk on a lot of wine

Answer 30

to get him even drunker so he can't notice things

Question 31

why does Montressor appear concerned about Montressor's health

Answer 31

to make Fortunato think he cares

Question 32

what does Montressor do when Fortunato begins to pull on his chains? What does this tell you about Montressor?

Answer 32

he sits and listens to Fortunato struggle against the chains and it tells us that he is enjoying this

Question 33

as Montressor is about to put in the last brick, what does Fortunato think is happening

Answer 33

he thinks it is a joke

Question 34

when Fortunato screams "for the love of God Montrsessor" what does he realize

Answer 34

it is not a joke

Question 35

what makes Montressor's heart sick

Answer 35

he killed Fortunato

Question 36

what is an example of verbal irony in the story

Answer 36

"Come", I said, with decision. "We will go back; your health is precious"

Question 37

what is an example of dramatic irony in the sentence

Answer 37

we know Montressor is getting revenge crest and motto

Question 38

situational irony in Cask of amontillado

Answer 38

Fortunato = fortune; he does not have good luck

Question 39

what is the old ladies home that is being referenced in the first paragraph

Answer 39

a retirement home, where the old people go to live, public

Question 40

how does Welty describe the nurse

Answer 40

speaks like a man, looks cold, close-cut hair that stands up on the top of her head

Question 41

how many points would Marian receive for this visit

Answer 41

3 points

Question 42

how does Welty describe the nursing home

Answer 42

smelled like the inside of a clock, linoleum floors

Question 43

describe the room the nurse pushes Marian into

Answer 43

too much furniture, damp, dark, robbers' cave

Question 44

why does Marian forget her name

Answer 44

she's overwhelmed

Question 45

who came to visit the two older ladies the month before and what they do

Answer 45

a different Campfire Girl read the Bible to them

Question 46

what do Campfire Girls get if they bring flowers to their visits? a Bible?

Answer 46

flowers: 1 pt Bible: double the point

Question 47

compare and contrast the first woman and Addie. How are they similar and how are they different

Answer 47

Both: old ladies home, something going on, aggressive Different: Addie is meaner and first woman is nicer, Addie is in bed

Question 48

How does Marian react to her interactions with the two women

Answer 48

she gets nervous and eventually leaves

Question 49

why does Marian ignore the nurse when she asks Marian to stay for dinner

Answer 49

she just wants to leave

Question 50

what did Marian pull out of the bush at the end? Why?

Answer 50

She pulls out an apple that she hid because she wanted it for herself

Question 51

how is the story's title an example of irony

Answer 51

She wasn't being charitable. She only went to get points and she was selfish

Question 52

explain the metaphor the first old lady uses on Addie, "You're a story"

Answer 52

Addie is living in an alternate reality

Question 53

how does the color red serve as a symbol in the story

Answer 53

greed, lack of charity, the apple that represents sin

Question 54

how does the color white serve as a symbol in the story

Answer 54

purity