Read the extract from the short story The Necklace and answer the questions that follow.
But one evening her husband had came home with a triumphant air and holding a large envelope in his hand.
“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 honour of M. and Madamme Loisel’s company at the place of the Ministry on Monday evening, January 18th.
(a) i) When was the ball held ?
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ii) Who invited the Loisels?
But one evening her husband had came home with a triumphant air and holding a large envelope in his hand.
“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 honour of M. and Madamme Loisel’s company at the place of the Ministry on Monday evening, January 18th.
(a) i) When was the ball held ?
____________________________________________[1 mark]
ii) Who invited the Loisels?
____________________________________________[1 mark]
(b) Based on the extract above, what can you say about Mathilde when she tore the paper quickly?
(b) Based on the extract above, what can you say about Mathilde when she tore the paper quickly?
_____________________________________________[1 mark]
(c) If you were Mathilde, what would your intention be by attending the ball?_____________________________________________
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