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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : She was not convinced. "No", she replied, "there is nothing more humiliating than to have a shabby air in the midst of rich women." Then her husband cried out, "How stupid we are! Go and find your friend Mme Forestier and ask her to lend you her jewels."1.To what is she saying 'no'?Why?a. She is saying 'no' to wearing a borrowed dress, as it would be humiliating to appear shabby next to the rich women at the ball.b. She is saying 'no' to wearing natural flowers in place of jewellery, as it would be humiliating to appear shabby next to the rich women at the ball.c. She is saying 'no' to wearing flowers in her hair, as it would be humiliating to appear shabby next to the rich women at the ball.d. She is saying 'no' to wearing an old dress, as it would be humiliating to appear shabby next to the rich women at the ball.2. Why did her husband ask her to go to Mme Forestier ?a. Her husband asked her to go to Mme Forestier to borrow some money to buy some jewels to wear at the ball.b. Her husband asked her to go to Mme Forestier to borrow a dress to wear at the ball.c. Her husband asked her to go to Mme Forestier to borrow a pair of shoes to wear at the ball.d. Her husband asked to go to Mme Forestier to borrow some jewels from her to wear at the ball.3. Who is 'her' in the phrase, 'her husband'?a. Her', in these lines refers to Matilda Loisel.b. Her', in these lines refers to Matilda Renaldi.c. Her', in these lines refers to Matilda Forestierd. Her', in these lines refers to Matilda Lichen.4. According to 'her' what is the most humiliating thing?a. According to 'her', the most humiliating thing is wearing shoes that don't match with the dress.b. According to 'her', the most humiliating thing is having a husband who looks be er dressed than his wife.c. According to 'her', the most humiliating thing is having a shabby air in the midst of rich women.d. According to 'her', the most humiliating thing is arriving early at a party.5. Complete the following sentence.a. flowersb. jewelsc. dressesd. shoes |
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Answer» 1. b. She is saying 'no' to wearing natural flowers in place of jewellery, as it would be humiliating to appear shabby next to the rich women at the ball. 2. d. Her husband asked to go to Mme Forestier to borrow some jewels from her to wear at the ball. 3. a. Her', in these lines refers to Matilda Loisel. 4. c. According to 'her', the most humiliating thing is having a shabby air in the midst of rich women. 5. b. jewels |
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