Kate Chopin's 'Desiree's Baby' Analysis

The video summarizes 'Desiree's Baby' by Kate Chopin, a story set in Louisiana about Desiree, a woman of mysterious origins, who marries Armand. After having a child, it's revealed the baby is not white, leading to Desiree's tragic departure. Armand later discovers his own mixed heritage. The video also covers Kate Chopin's life and literary contributions.

What prompts Madame Valmond to visit Desiree?

• A family reunion

• A letter from Armand

• Desiree's first baby

• Desiree's marriage

Where was Desiree found as a baby?

• Near a stone pillar

• At a market

• In a forest

• In a church

What was Armand's initial reaction to Desiree's mysterious past?

• He was warned but didn't care

• He was suspicious

• He was curious

• He was indifferent

How did Armand's behavior change after the birth of his child?

• He became more cruel

• He became more distant

• He became more generous

• He became more loving

What does Desiree notice about her baby that causes her distress?

• The baby's health

• The baby's skin color

• The baby's size

• The baby's behavior

What does Armand accuse Desiree of after noticing the baby's appearance?

• Being careless

• Being dishonest

• Being of mixed race

• Being unfaithful

What does Desiree do after Armand tells her to leave?

• She argues with him

• She leaves with her child

• She stays and pleads

• She writes to her mother

What does Armand discover in the letter from his mother?

• His mother was a slave

• His mother was wealthy

• His mother was of mixed race

• His mother was adopted

What was Kate Chopin's background?

• She was a slave

• She was a Creole

• She was of Irish and French descent

• She was born in France

What inspired much of Kate Chopin's writing?

• Her travels to Europe

• Her interest in Creole culture

• Her political beliefs

• Her religious upbringing