Desiree's Baby - Part 1

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English

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12th Grade

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6.NS.B.3, RI.11-12.5, RL.11-12.6

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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

Question 1 -

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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.

Open Ended

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

Type response here

Question 2

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

on the L’Abri Plantation, who works in the

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

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

, rather than fanning

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.

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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