Désirée's Baby Comprehension Quiz
Authored by Teauna Poole
English
11th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What textual evidence suggests that Désirée’s background was uncertain or mysterious?
She was left at the gate of a plantation.
She was a beautiful baby with dark skin.
Her father was a wealthy plantation owner.
She was adopted from a nearby orphanage.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the author’s pacing in this section affect the tone?
It builds suspense and creates a sense of mystery about Désirée’s origin.
It quickly reveals the central conflict of the story.
It focuses on developing Armand’s character.
It immediately reveals the story’s twist ending.
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
3.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How does Madame Valmondé’s discovery of Désirée impact the plot?
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CCSS.RL.2.10
CCSS.RL.2.2
CCSS.RL.2.3
CCSS.RL.4.3
CCSS.RL.4.4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What can be inferred about Armand’s personality from his decision to marry Désirée despite her unknown origin?
He is rebellious and likes to break rules.
He values love more than social expectations—at first.
He is compassionate and understanding throughout the story.
He had a strong relationship with Madame Valmondé.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
OPEN ENDED QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How does the cultural setting of Louisiana influence Armand’s attitudes and decisions?
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CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What detail from the text best supports the idea that Armand begins to distance himself emotionally?
He laughed loudly and praised the child.
He absented himself from the house, and when there, avoided her presence and that of her child.
He ordered new furniture for the nursery.
He played with the baby by the firelight.
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.1
CCSS.RI.11-12.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What emerging theme is most evident in this section?
The joy of motherhood
The power of social class
Racial prejudice and its impact on love
Freedom versus control
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CCSS.RL.11-12.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
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