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A Questionnaire on Happiness

Are you a happy person?

1. YES
2. NO

Do you think that happiness lies within you?

1. YES
2. NO

Can money buy happiness?

1. YES
2. NO

Is happiness a state of mind?

1. YES
2. NO

What are the three most important things for you to be happy?

Guy de Maupassant

https://youtu.be/6pESC7ugSAk

Guy de Maupassant

A 19th-century French author, remembered as a master of the short story form, and as a representative of the Naturalist school, who depicted human lives and destinies and social forces in disillusioned and often pessimistic terms.

Main Characters of the story:

Mathilde Loisel: The protagonist of the story. 

Mr. Loisel: Mathilde's husband. 

Madame Forestier. Mathilde's wealthy friend.

Real happiness lies in contentment but Madame Loisel was always unhappy. Why? Justify.

From whom did Mr. Loisel receive an invitation for the party ?

1. the Minister of Public Instruction
2. the Minister of Public Health
3. the Minister of Public Safety
4. the Minister of Public Education

How did Loisel expect his wife to react on handing her the letter?

1. sad
2. jealous
3. happy
4. none of the above

Why was Matilda not delighted on receiving an invitation to the party?

Choose the most appropriate synonym of the word: Stupefied

1. unsurprised
2. aware
3. dumbfounded

Choose the most appropriate antonym of the word: Vexation

1. happiness
2. annoyance
3. exasperation

Why was Matilda not delighted on receiving an invitation to the party?

1. because she was not having good footwear
2. because she was not having a good dress
3. because she was having rashes on her skin.
4. because she was not a party animal.

What did Loisel's face look like upon hearing the amount her wife asked from him?

1. pale
2. fine
3. unbothered

What was he planning to do with the money he had saved?

1. buy her a dress
2. buy a gun for himself
3. invest somewhere

What kind of a person is Matilda's husband?

What fresh problem now disturbs Mme Loisel? How is the problem solved?

Mme Loisel was intoxicated with the pleasure at the ball. Give three reasons to support your answer.

Why did Mme Loisel leave the ball in a hurry? What does it show about her character?

Why did she utter a cry?

1. seeing other ladies wrapping themselves in fur
2. seeing other ladies departing in luxurious cars
3. the jewels were not to be seen when she reached home

For what did Loisel offer a reward?

1. To find the lost bag
2. To find the lost necklace
3. To find the lost keys

"She waited all day in a state of bewilderment before this frightful disaster." Which word can replace the word - BEWILDERMENT without changing its meaning.

1. expectation
2. surprised
3. confusion

What efforts did Matilda & her husband made to look for the lost necklace?

How did Mr. and Mrs. Loisel replace the lost necklace and gave that to Mme Forestier?

The course of the Loisel’s life changed due to the necklace. Comment.

Why didn't Mme Forestier recognise Matilda? How did both the ladies look?

What would have happened to Matilda if she had confessed to her friend that the she had lost her necklace?

Write a descriptive paragraph on Mme Matilda Loisel with reference to “Contentment is a great wealth”.

Draw a pen portrait of Mr. Loisel highlighting his accommodating nature

LAQ - 100-120 words: (NB)

1. Write a descriptive paragraph on Mme Matilda Loisel with reference to “Contentment is a great wealth”.
2. Draw a pen portrait of Mr. Loisel highlighting his accommodating nature

I have well comprehended the story and able to answer its comprehension questions.

1. Agree
2. Strongly agree
3. Disagree
4. Need some help