Desiree's Baby Short Story

Desiree's Baby Short Story

Assessment

Flashcard

English

8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Sandra Brami

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why does Armand think that Desiree is not white?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Desiree

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does Desiree react when Armand tells her to leave?

Back

She is devastated because she really loved him.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who does Desiree write to after Armand's accusations?

Back

Madame Valmondé

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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.

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