From The Notebook

Question

1. Part A: What does the word "petulanly" mean, as it is used in paragraph 10?

A. Showing sudden irritation

B. Showing sudden disappointment

C. Showing sudden excitement

D. Showing sudden disinterest

2. Part B: Which clue from the text best supports the answer to Part A?

A. "Swiftly she tore the paper..." (Paragraph 8)

B. "Why, darling, I thought you'd be pleased." (Paragraph 12)

C. "She looked at him out of furious eyes..." (Paragraph 13)

D. "...his wife was beginning to cry." (Paragraph 16)

3. Part A: What does the conversation between Mathilde and her husband in paragraphs 10-13 reveal about the characters' different ponits of view regarding the party?

A. The conversation illustrates that both characters are concerned about how the other will behave at the party.

B. The conversation shows the different ways each character believes the party will demonstrate their social status.

C. The conversation emphasizes the different opinions each character has of the Minister of Education and his wife.

D. The conversation highlights the different levels of experience each character has in attending parties thrown by society's prominent members.

Answer 1

1. A. Showing sudden irritation
2. C. "She looked at him out of furious eyes..." (Paragraph 13)
3. B. The conversation shows the different ways each character believes the party will demonstrate their social status.

Answer 2

what is the theme of The Necklace

Answer 3

The theme of "The Necklace" is the deceptiveness of appearances and the consequences of ambition and vanity.

Answer 4

In simpler terms

Answer 5

The theme of "The Necklace" is that it is unwise to judge one's worth or happiness based on material possessions and social status.