"she was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails." why does the author describe mrs. jones in this way? a. to explain that she is on her way to the hardware store. b. to inform the reader about her occupation. c. to express that she is prepared for anything. d. to create an image of a strong, intimidating person. what is the author's intention in "the necklace", in describing where the loisels live early in the story? a. to show that they don't live in high style and have worn furniture. b. to show that their apartment is furnished exquisitely. c. to show that they are an up-and-coming couple in society. d. to show that the woman has achieved her aspirations. in the story "the necklace", why was madame loisel upset when her husband told her about the invitation to the party at the ministry? a. she thought they couldn't afford to buy her a new dress. b. she knew her husband wanted to go just to advance his career. c. she felt that she would be out of her league with his coworkers. d. she thought she had nothing to wear that would be appropriate. "she imagined antique silks and exquisite furniture instead of the shabby rooms she found herself living in." what type of context clue is provided for the word exquisite? a. antonym b. definition c. synonym d. example how does congresswoman chisholm refute the argument that the equal rights amendment would eliminate legislation already enacted giving women special protection as well as throwing marriage and divorce laws into chaos? a. she says that marriage laws should be eliminated. b. she says that men and women should have the same protection. c. she says that men need special protection but not women. d. she says that women who need protection are odd.