Desiree's Baby - Part 1

Desiree's Baby

Part I

Multiple Select

Question 1. Which of the following are TRUE?

• Desiree is the adopted daughter of Madame Valmonde.

• Desiree was brought to the plantation by a local nurse.

• Desiree was left at the plantation and found by Monsieur Valmonde.

• Desiree is the biological daughter of Monsier Valmonde.

• Desiree's origin was unknown

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Question 2. How did Armand come to meet Desiree?

• His father brought them together.

• He saw her standing outside her home.

• He had known her as a child.

• They were cousins.

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Question 2. What do we know about Armond Aubigny? Write ONE thing.

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Question 3. Why does Monsieur Valmondé remind Armand that Désirée is “nameless”? Why does Armand overlook Désirée’s origin in order to marry her?

Question 3. Why does Monsieur Valmondé remind Armand that Désirée is “nameless”? Why does Armand overlook Désirée’s origin in order to marry her?

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Who is Zandrine and what is her role in the household?

​ Zandrine is a ​

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on the L’Abri Plantation, who works in the ​

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and takes care of Désirée and her baby. The two seem to have a ​

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relationship (more than just master’s wife and slave). When Madame Valmondé arrives, Zandrine is sitting in the window of Désirée’s home fanning ​

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, rather than fanning ​

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as though she is keeping her company.​

Multiple Choice

True or False?

Armond has always been a kind slave owner.

• True

• False

Question 6. How has Armond changed since the birth of his child? How does his treatment of the slaves indicate such change? Find a quote and use it to answer this question.

Question 6. How has Armond changed since the birth of his child? How does his treatment of the slaves indicate such change? Find a quote and use it to answer this question.

Poll

In your opinion, is the relationship between Armand and Desiree comparable to that of a:

• happy fairy tail

• dark fairy tail

Describe the relationship between Désirée and Armand at this point in the story. Would it be accurate to describe it as a “Fairy Tale”? Are there darker elements to this relationship making it different than that of a traditional “Fairy Tale”? Explain.

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