Question

In The Necklace, which quote best describes Madame Loisel’s husband’s desire to make his wife happy?
Question 20 options:

a)

“But one evening her husband reached home with a triumphant air and holding a large envelope in his hand.”

b)

“Very well. I will give you four hundred francs. And try to have a pretty gown.”

c)

“‘How stupid you are!’ her husband cried. ‘Go look up your friend, Madame Forestier, and ask her to lend you some jewels.’”

d)

“Her husband worked evenings, making up a tradesman’s accounts, and late at night he often copied manuscript for five sous a page.”

Answer 1

Answer:

b) “Very well. I will give you four hundred francs. And try to have a pretty gown.”

Explanation:

From the beginning of the novel, we can see that Madame Loisel was unhappy due to her desire to be wealthy, and the husband does everything within his power to satisfy his wife. The husband went as far as falling into debt just to satisfy the wife but she is just the type that is never satisfied with anything.

So, the husband saying “Very well. I will give you four hundred francs. And try to have a pretty gown.” was just to pleased her and it summarize how much the husband love his wife.

Answer 2

Answer:

b) “Very well. I will give you four hundred francs. And try to have a pretty gown.”

Explanation: