Desiree's Baby Short Story

Front

Which statement is NOT true about the story “Desiree’s Baby”?

• There are several words in the story that come from another language.
• Armand tries to get Desiree back, but she decides to stay with her mother.
• Armand finds an important letter his mother wrote to his father.
• Desiree leaves with the baby and never comes back again.

Back

Armand tries to get Desiree back, but she decides to stay with her mother.

Front

Why does Armand think that Desiree is not white?

Back

All of these contribute to Armand’s conclusion that Desiree is not white.

Front

Who is the last one to realize the baby resembles some of the slaves?

Back

Desiree

Front

How does Desiree react when Armand tells her to leave?

Back

She is devastated because she really loved him.

Front

Who does Desiree write to after Armand's accusations?

Back

Madame Valmondé

Front

What is the IRONY in the story?

Back

The reader assumes Desiree is partly black because she's an orphan, but actually Armand is.

Front

In what way did Armand's treatment of the slaves change immediately after the baby was born?

Back

He became nicer and more lenient.

Front

What does Armand find out from his mother's letter?

Back

His mother was partially black, and so is he.

Front

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

Back

Racial identity and prejudice

Front

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

Back

Kate Chopin