Question

Why is Mathilde so eager to leave the ball quickly?

to keep people from noticing her poor coat

to run away from someone who believes she is poor

because she did not have a good time at the ball

because she did not want to talk to the other ladies

Answer 1

Mathilde is eager to leave the ball quickly primarily **to keep people from noticing her poor coat**. In Guy de Maupassant's short story "The Necklace," Mathilde feels ashamed of her social status and is very conscious of her appearance. She is worried that others will see her lack of wealth and status, which compels her to want to leave the scene as soon as possible, especially after she loses the borrowed necklace.