Desiree's Baby

What state does the story take place in?

• Louisiana

• Alabama

• Florida

• California

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Who does Desiree write to after Armand's accusations?

• Blance

• Monsieur Valmondé

• Madame Valmondé

• Monsieur Aubigny

Is Desiree's baby a boy?

• True

• False

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The baby's ___ was teddy bear themed and was super cute.

• pyre

• pall

• sumptuous

• layette

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Which is NOT true about the story “Desiree’s Baby”?

• There are several italicized words in the story that come from another language.

• Armand tries to get Desiree back, but she decides to stay with her mother

• Armand finds an important letter his mother wrote to his father

• Desiree leaves with the baby and never comes back again.

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Before Desire and Armand argue about her origin, “Desiree awoke one day to the conviction that there was something in the air menacing her peace.” This is considered ____________________

• foreshadowing

• allusion

• flashback

• a simile

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What is the main theme of 'Desiree's Baby'?

• Racial identity and prejudice

• Love and forgiveness

• War and peace

• Adventure and exploration

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Who is the author of 'Desiree's Baby'?

• Kate Chopin

• Mark Twain

• Harper Lee

• F. Scott Fitzgerald

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What is the relationship between Desiree and Armand?

• Siblings

• Friends

• Husband and wife

• Cousins

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What does Armand discover at the end of the story?

• A letter revealing his own mixed heritage

• A treasure map

• A secret passage in the house

• A diary of Desiree's thoughts