Ruestions for Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace" For each of the following questions, use at least 1 quote from the story to
support your
1. Why was Mathilde unhappy with her life at the opening of the story? Do you
think Mr. Loisel was more content with his life? Why or why not?

Which statement best evaluates the author's use of pacing in the passage? a. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the imagery and figurative language don't adequately describe either the cheetah or the gazelle. b. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the imagery and figurative language speed up the action, making the scene come alive for the reader. c. the author's use of pacing is effective, because the long, complex sentences the reader fully understand the power and beauty of nature. d. the author's use of pacing is not effective, because the long, complex sentences distract from the sense of stress and anxiety the passage should convey.