How does Chopin’s short story “Desiree’s Baby” contribute to the style of American Realism?

She illuminates the cruel, inconsistent reality of racism

In Chopin's "Desiree's Baby," how did Desiree come to be in the Valmonde family?

She was abandoned in front of their property

During the Second Industrial Revolution, what new inventions were enjoyed?

electric light, phones, cars, motion pictures, skyscrapers

After escaping slavery at age 20, what was one of the first things Douglass did?

He immediately began lecturing against slavery

Although there was advancement in industry, what conditions did the working class experience?

Low wages, child labor, disease

Why was Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, written?

People did not believe that a former slave could be so smart

Desiree observes something that causes her to cry out. What did Desiree observe?

Her baby resembled a mixed-race child

Although Desiree and her baby are invited to return home to Valmonde, where do they go?

She takes her baby in her arms and disappears into the bayou

What was the purpose of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

He was commemorating a cemetery on the site of the battle

After escaping slavery, what are three things Sojourner Truth advocated for?

Abolition of slavery, women's rights, and prison/work reform

Although Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, what did he go onto fulfill?

He became 1 of the most gifted American writers and orators

After slavery was formally abolished, what two positions in government did Douglass hold?

Consultant to President Lincoln, and US Minister to Haiti

What helped Lincoln gain national recognition to become President?

His oratory skills when debating against Stephen Douglas

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How does Chopin’s short story “Desiree’s Baby” contribute to the style of American Realism?
She illuminates the cruel, inconsistent reality of racism
She focuses on Desiree's emotional instability
She includes the love and warmth of Madame Valmonde
She paints the picture of Armand's senseless hate
2
In Chopin's "Desiree's Baby," how did Desiree come to be in the Valmonde family?
She is the biological daughter of Madame Valmonde
She was abandoned in front of their property
Desiree moved into town in her late teen years
She moved to Valmonde from Paris, France
3
During the Second Industrial Revolution, what new inventions were enjoyed?
planes, trains, automobiles
electric light, phones, cars, motion pictures, skyscrapers
electricity, motor vehicles, internet connection
cotton gins, reapers, and pesticides
4
After escaping slavery at age 20, what was one of the first things Douglass did?
He motioned to publish the first African American newspaper
He fled to London to avoid capture and violence
He published his first book, an autobiography on his life
He immediately began lecturing against slavery
5
What two things ruled the economy of the South?
Slavery and cotton plantations
The Homestead Act and Manifest Destiny
Commerce and the Industrial Revolution
Factory work and tourism
6
Which 1862 Act promised 160 acres to anyone who would live out on Western lands?
The McCarthy Act
The Declaration of Independence
The Manifest Destiny Act
The Homestead Act
7
Although there was advancement in industry, what conditions did the working class experience?
Low wages, child labor, disease
Bad hygiene, pollution, and Zika
Child labor, city noise, unstable infrastructure
Global warming, low wages, pollution
8
What does Armand learn at the end of the story?
He figures out that Desiree is of mixed race
He is of mixed-race heritage
He is NOT the father
He decides that he must apologize for his wrongdoing
9
How many American soldiers lost their lives by the end of the Civil War?
500,000
400,000
600,000
300,000
10
Why was Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, written?
The public wanted to hear more of his ideologies
His friends urged him to share his story
People did not believe that Douglass was a real person
People did not believe that a former slave could be so smart
11
The election of which present served as a catalyst for the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Douglass
George W. Bush
Alexander Hamilton
12
What does Douglass say is “the inestimable birthright of every man”?
Compassion
Liberty
Love
Happiness
13
Desiree observes something that causes her to cry out. What did Desiree observe?
Her baby had six fingers
Her baby resembled a mixed-race child
Her baby was missing
She was fed up with Armand's coldness
14
Although Desiree and her baby are invited to return home to Valmonde, where do they go?
She leaves her baby with Armand and moves away
She stays behind to take revenge on Armand
She and her baby leave home in search of her true family
She takes her baby in her arms and disappears into the bayou
15
What is Chopin's most influential and radical novel?
Anna Karenina
Desiree's Baby
The Awakening
The Raven
16
What was the purpose of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
He was speaking at the Gettysburg Town Hall seminar
He was giving a speech of encouragement to weary soldiers
He was commemorating a cemetery on the site of the battle
He was debating Stephen Douglas
17
After escaping slavery, what are three things Sojourner Truth advocated for?
Animal rights, prison reform, and work reform
Abolition of slavery, women's rights, and prison/work reform
Abolition of slavery, prison/work reform, meninism
Counseling of former slaves, veganism, women's rights
18
Although Frederick Douglass was born into slavery, what did he go onto fulfill?
He became 1 of the most gifted American writers and orators
He became the 50th Maryland Senator
He invented the telephone
He became a Gothic poet, most known for his work "The Raven"
19
After slavery was formally abolished, what two positions in government did Douglass hold?
Consultant to President Lincoln, and US Minister to Haiti
Cabinet member to President Lincoln and Governor of Maryland
US Ambassador to Dominica, and Maryland Senator
A consultant to President Lincoln, and Maryland Senator
20
What helped Lincoln gain national recognition to become President?
His successful winning of a US Senate position
His diplomatic skills in negotiating with China
His remarkable education studying at Yale and Harvard
His oratory skills when debating against Stephen Douglas
21
What was the dramatic shift that occurred during the Civil War Era?
Cotton to tobacco
Industry to agriculture
the Pony Express to the Continental Railroad
Agriculture to industry
22
What always troubled the White boys that Douglass would speak to
Flashbacks of the Civil War
Discussions about slavery
Working conditions
Douglass’s freedom

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