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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Désirée's Baby.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mildred Orme?
(a) A scholarly, twenty-year-old woman, who is staying at a country farm.
(b) A fairy.
(c) A matronly woman with 6 children.
(d) A veterinarian.

2. Where does Robert tell Edna he is going?
(a) San Juan.
(b) Mexico.
(c) Cuba.
(d) San Francisco.

3. Who adopts Désirée?
(a) Her mother's older sister and her husband.
(b) The Valmondé family.
(c) No one.
(d) Her father's parents.

4. What does Edna promise Madame Ratignolle?
(a) That Edna will not invite men into her home unless someone is present.
(b) That Edna will attend Madame Ratignolle when the baby comes.
(c) That Edna will not have an affair until she is sure.
(d) That Edna will reconsider the move.

5. What does Dr. Mandelet say he will do?
(a) Talk to Edna's maid.
(b) Come to dinner to observe Edna.
(c) Examine Edna.
(d) Prescribe some pills.

Short Answer Questions

1. Though Edna has fallen from her high position in society, what does she feel has improved?

2. What does Edna begin attending?

3. About what does Edna ask Robert concerning letters?

4. What does Robert help Edna do?

5. What does Léonce write to Edna?

(see the answer key)

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