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Read the extract given below and answer the questions that follow : She was one of those pretty, young ladies, born as if through an error of destiny, into a family of clerks. She had no dowry, no hopes, no means of becoming known, loved, and married by a man either rich or distinguished; and she allowed herself to marry a petty clerk in the office of the Board of Education.1. Name the chapter and its author.a. The name of the chapter is 'The Necklace' and the author is Guy de Maupassantb. The name of the chapter is 'The Necklace' and the author is Guy de Montague.c. The name of the chapter is 'The Diamond' and the author is Guy de Maupassant.d. The name of the chapter is 'The Price of Flattery' and the author is Guy de Montague.2. Explain 'an error in destiny'.a. Matilda, the main character of the story was a tired old lady who was born in a wealthy class family and enjoyed all the pleasure of life. That's why 'error of destiny' has been used in these lines.b. Matilda, the main character of the story was a pretty young lady who looked like a wealthy heiress. That's why 'error of destiny' has been used in these lines.c. Matilda, the main character of the story was a pretty young lady, born in a middle class family and didn't have much to enjoy the pleasure of life. That's why 'error of destiny' has been used in these lines.d. Matilda, the main character of the story was a strange lady who was born in a wealthy family but never bothered to enjoy any pleasures of life. That's why 'error of destiny' has been used in these lines.3. Why did she marry a clerk?a. She married a clerk because she loved him very much.b. She married a clerk because he was very rich.c. She married a clerk because it was arranged by her family.d. She married a clerk because she had no way marrying a rich or distinguished man.4. Pick the correct answer :'She' in this extract refers to ______.a. Matilda Reneaxb. Matilda Loiselc. Maria Maiseld. Maria Bordeaux5. Who would she rather have married?a. She would rather have married a rich or distinguished man.b. She would rather have married a famous celebrity.c. She would rather have married a creative artist.d. She would rather have married a titled lord. |
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Answer» 1. a. The name of the chapter is 'The Necklace' and the author is Guy de Maupassant. 2. c. Matilda, the main character of the story was a pretty young lady, born in a middle class family and didn't have much to enjoy the pleasure of life. That's why 'error of destiny' has been used in these lines. 3. d. She married a clerk because she had no way marrying a rich or distinguished man. 4. b. Matilda Loisel 5. a. She would rather have married a rich or distinguished man. |
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