CHRIST THE KING ACADEMY

Antequera, Bohol
Member: Bohol Association of Catholic Schools (BACS), Diocese of Tagbilaran
Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP)
VISION: A community geared towards the holistic formation of learners to become productive citizens and faithful servants of Christ the King.
MISSION: Dedicated to educating students in a Christ-centered environment united by our core values of Resilience, Inspiring Leadership, and Striving Excellence.

FIRST SUMMATIVE EXAMINATION for the THIRD QUARTER

IN ENGLISH 8
Name: __________________________Year & Section: ___________ Date: ________ Score:

I. AUDIO STORY 30
Directions: Listen carefully to the audio story “The Necklace” found on your respective flash drives. After listening to
the story, kindly answer the questions below. Write your answers in the space provided after each question.
1. Where did the couple live? __________________________
2. What was the name of the woman in the story? __________________________
3. What was the name of her husband? __________________________
4. Where did her husband work? __________________________
5. What was the invitation her husband brought home for? __________________________
6. How much money did her husband gave to her to buy a new dress? ________________________
7. What was the name of her friend whom she borrowed the necklace from? ___________________
8. Who came to greet her during the party? __________________________
9. How much was the real diamond necklace worth? __________________________
10. In the last part of the story, what did the couple have for lunch? __________________________

II. Elaborate and Explain

Directions: Elaborate and explain further your answers to the given questions about the story below. (20 pts.)
1. How would you describe the characteristics of Mathilda in the story? Explain briefly.
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2. Do you think that not telling her friend she lost the necklace was for the best? Why or why not? Elaborate on your
answer.
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3. In the story the necklace, the value of contentment is emphasized. How do you practice being content with what
you have in your own life?
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4. Was it necessary for the couple to experience suffering to realize the value of what they already have? Why or
why not? Explain your answer.
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