Comprehension Check

Complete the following items after you finish your first read.

1. At the beginning of the story, why is Madame Loisel unhappy with her life?

2. What steps does Madame Loisel take to dress for the party in a way she feels is
appropriate?

3. What does Monsieur Loisel do to pay for the replacement necklace?

4. What does Madame Loisel learn about the borrowed necklace at the end of the story?
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5. Notebook To confirm your understanding, write a summary of “The Necklace.”

RESEARCH
Research to Clarify Choose at least one unfamiliar detail from the text. Briefly
research that detail. In what way does the information you learned shed light on an aspect
of the story?

Research to Explore Choose something from the text that interests you, and formulate
a research question.
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