by Guy de Maupassant
“There,” said he, “there is something for you.”
She tore the paper quickly and drew out a printed card which bore these words:
The Minister of Public Instruction and Madame Georges Ramponneau request the honor of M. and Madame Loisel’s company at the palace of the Ministry on Monday evening, January 18th.
Instead of being delighted, as her husband had hoped, she threw the invitation on the table crossly, muttering:
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Question
Use the passage from “The Diamond Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant to answer the question.
What motivates Madame Loisel’s behavior in this passage?
(1 point)
Responses
She is angry with her husband for telling her how much effort went into getting the invitation.
She is angry with her husband for telling her how much effort went into getting the invitation.
She dislikes attending events with her husband.
She dislikes attending events with her husband.
She believes a ball attended by clerks will be boring.
She believes a ball attended by clerks will be boring.
She believes she does not have something nice enough to wear to the ball.
1 answer
In the passage from "The Diamond Necklace," Madame Loisel's behavior is motivated by the belief that she does not have something nice enough to wear to the ball. This leads to her disappointment and frustration, contrasting with her husband's excitement over the invitation. Hence, the most accurate response is:
She believes she does not have something nice enough to wear to the ball.
