Understanding 'Desiree's Baby' Themes

The video summarizes 'Desiree's Baby,' a story set in antebellum Louisiana. Desiree, a woman of unknown origins, marries Armand, a plantation owner. After their child is born, Armand's behavior changes when he suspects the baby is not white. Desiree confronts him, and he accuses her of not being white. Heartbroken, Desiree leaves with the baby. Later, Armand discovers his own mother was of mixed race, revealing his own heritage.

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Where is the setting of 'Desiree's Baby'?

• Ancient Greece

• Victorian England

• Modern New York

• Antebellum Louisiana

How was Desiree discovered as a child?

• In a forest

• Sleeping against a stone pillar

• In a marketplace

• On a riverbank

What was Armand's initial reaction to Desiree's lack of a known family name?

• He was angry

• He was concerned

• He was indifferent

• He was curious

What does Madame Valmondé notice about the baby during her visit?

• The baby has changed in appearance

• The baby is very small

• The baby is very active

• The baby is unusually quiet

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

• He becomes more joyful

• He becomes more cruel

• He becomes more lenient

• He becomes more distant

What realization does Desiree come to about her baby?

• The baby is not healthy

• The baby resembles a quadroon boy

• The baby is very intelligent

• The baby is very quiet

What does Armand do after Desiree leaves?

• He burns her belongings

• He remarries quickly

• He leaves the estate

• He searches for her

What does Armand discover about his own heritage?

• He is of mixed race

• He is of royal descent

• He is related to Desiree

• He is not the rightful heir