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How did Madame Valmondé's daughter Désirée come to be part of their family?
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She was born to Madame Valmondé
She was purchased from a neighboring plantation
She was a relative's child who was left in their care
She was found as a baby at the gate of their plantation
How does Madame Valmondé ultimately view Désirée's appearance in her life?
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As an inconvenience that disrupted their lives
As a mysterious event that needs solving
As a blessing or act of Providence
As a mistake that should be corrected
What does Armand's immediate and dramatic love for Désirée suggest about his character?
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He is impulsive and used to getting what he wants
He is cautious and thoughtful in his affections
He values deep emotional connections
He is disinterested in physical appearances
What was Monsieur Valmondé's concern about Désirée marrying Armand?
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Armand's financial stability
Désirée's unknown past and lack of a family name
Désirée's ability to adjust to life on Armand's plantation
Armand's reputation in Louisiana
What do the descriptions of L’Abri and Armand's rule suggest about his character?
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He is kind-hearted and indulgent like his father
He is strict and the estate under his rule lacks the warmth of his father's time
He is more focused on the estate’s finances than personal relationships
He is a reformer and greatly improves the conditions established by his father
What causes Madame Valmondé to exclaim, "This is not the baby!" upon seeing Désirée's child?
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She notices that the baby has grown significantly
She is surprised that the baby doesn't have Désirée's eyes
She is surprised to see the baby's dark features
She thinks the baby looks unwell
What does Désirée's response about Armand's feelings towards their son indicate about her relationship with him?
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She prioritizes Armand's emotions and opinions over all else
She feels secure and valued in her relationship
She is unsure about Armand’s commitment to their family
She believes Armand is indifferent to their child
How has Armand's behavior towards the people he enslaves changed since the birth of his son?
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He has become stricter and more demanding
He has sold many of them to distant locations
He has increased their workload significantly
He no longer punishes them and laughs off minor issues
Why does it take Désirée longer than everyone around her to see the truth about her son?
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Because she is so enamored of him that she doesn't see things clearly
Because she hasn't actually seen her son very much during the daytime
Because she's so fatigued from the responsibilities of new motherhood
None of the above
What triggers Désirée's sudden realization while watching her baby and La Blanche's boy?
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The similarities in appearance between her baby and La Blanche’s boy
The luxurious setting of the room makes her feel uneasy
A comment made by La Blanche's boy about the baby
The behavior of the baby reminds her of Armand
How does Armand react when Désirée asks him to look at their baby and explain what it means?
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He reassures her and dismisses her concerns
He becomes angry and accuses her of lying
He indicates that the baby's skin color means Désirée is not white
He laughs it off as a misunderstanding
How does Désirée respond to Armand's accusation in their conversation about the baby?
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She points out that her skin is even whiter than his
She tells him they'll never know her family's racial history
She becomes silent and refuses to discuss the matter further
She immediately leaves Armand and returns to her family
What does Madame Valmondé's response to Désirée's letter illustrate?
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Her response illustrates her lack of trust in Armand
Her response illustrates her bitterness toward Désirée for leaving in the first place
Her response illustrates her belief that Désirée comes from a mixed race background
Her response illustrates that she loves Désirée unconditionally
What does Désirée hope to achieve by showing Armand her mother's letter?
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She wants Armand to forgive her and accept their child
She hopes Armand will change his mind and ask her to stay
She is looking for an apology from Armand for his behavior
She wants Armand to read and respond to her mother’s advice
What does Armand’s reaction to the situation with Désirée and their child indicate about him?
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He is forgiving and blames only himself
He is open-minded and rejects societal prejudices
He is deeply influenced by bigoted societal views on race
He remains hopeful for reconciliation and a normal family life
What does Armand do with Désirée's possessions after she disappears?
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He donates them to charity as a gesture of goodwill
He stores them in case she returns
He sells them to recover from financial loss
He burns them in a bonfire along with a baby’s cradle
At the end of the story, what significant revelation does Armand discover from a letter written by his mother?
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That Désirée was indeed of mixed race
That his father was secretly supportive of abolition
That his mother had planned to leave his father
That he himself is mixed race
