Désirée's Baby Comprehension Quiz

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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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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How does Madame Valmondé’s discovery of Désirée impact the plot?

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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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How does the cultural setting of Louisiana influence Armand’s attitudes and decisions?

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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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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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What is the meaning of the phrase “his manner had not wholly changed” in context?

• He was behaving exactly the same as before.

• He was occasionally kind to Désirée.

• His outward actions were warm, but his tone had grown cold.

• He was completely absent from the family.

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