2. Desiree’s baby

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  1. Where had Madame Valmonde found Desiree when she was a baby?
  2. Why had Armand’s mother never left France?
  3. What was Madame Valmonde’s reply to Desiree’s letter?
  4. During which month were they picking cotton at l’Abri?
  5. What did Armand put on the bonfire?
  6. Describe and explain the changes in Armand Aubigny’s behaviour as the story unfolds.
  7. Why do you think there was an ‘air of mystery among the blacks’ and frequent visitors to l’Abri about three months after Desiree’s baby was born?
  8. Why was it assumed that Desiree was the reason her child was not white?
  9. Why did Armand not consider Desiree’s origins before marrying her?
  10. Are there any clues given by the author which hint at the true cause of the baby’s appearance? (before the last few lines of the story) Which clue(s) is/are given?