Desiree's Baby Short Story

Which words BEST characterize Desiree?

• Affectionate, kind, honest

• Mean, cruel, evil

• Ugly, shy

• Insane, crazy

What is the setting?

• The time and place the story occurs

• The exposition

• The characters in the story

• The problem in the story

Which is the correct definition of "foreshadowing"?

• The general feeling of the story

• When a forest is really shady because of the trees

• hints and clues about what is going to happen next in the story

• an object that represents and idea, feeling, person, or object

Which of these describes the time and place of the story?

• Theme

• Setting

• Conflict

• Plot

What is setting?

• The time and place where a story occurs

• A character's personality traits.

• The most exciting part of a story.

• The ending of a story.

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

• Racial identity and prejudice

• Love and forgiveness

• War and peace

• Adventure and exploration

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

• Kate Chopin

• Mark Twain

• Jane Austen

• Charles Dickens

What is the significance of the letter 'A' in 'Desiree's Baby'?

• It symbolizes Armand's love for Desiree

• It represents Armand's family name

• It is a symbol of Desiree's shame

• It stands for Armand's authority

Which character discovers the truth about the baby's heritage?

• Desiree

• Armand

• Madame Valmonde

• La Blanche

What literary device is used when Armand discovers the letter from his mother?

• Irony

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration