The Stolen Party
Mother to Son
After Twenty Years
Desiree's Baby
Mystery
100

Whose party is Rosaura attending?

Luciana's birthday party.

100

Who is the speaker in the poem addressing?

Her son.

100

True or false: Bob is a wanted criminal in Mississippi.

False.

100

Armand's view of mixed blood in the baby relates to what major theme?

Racism

100

Who is the tallest teacher?

Mr. Patlan (5'9")

200

Which character tells Rosaura to not go to the party?

Rosaura's mother.

200

Who is the narrator of the poem?

The Mother.

200

Jimmy first realizes Bob is a wanted man when Bob lights this, illuminating his face.

A cigar.

200

Where did Desiree go when Armand told her to leave?

Into the bayou to go live with Madam Varmonde

200

Where is Mr. Patlan from?

Los Angeles, CA

300

Rosaura made an effort to prepare for the party by:

Luciana's cousin, the girl with the bow.

300

The Mother tells the son that life can be hard and what else?

That you should keep on trying the best you can.

300

Who is the character that owned the restaurant where the two friends meet?

Joe Brady

300

When did Desiree realize her baby was mixed?

When the slave boy was fanning him.

300

How many dogs does Ms. Camenzind have?

Three

400

This person dropped the monkey because of fear.

The "fat" boy.

400

What are two examples of figurative language from the text?

Figurative: something that is not to be interpreted literally, but that instead uses a symbol or a likeness.

Lines 1-5

Lines 6-11

Line 15

Line 20

400

Why won't Jimmy arrest "Silky Bob"?

He can't bring himself to arrest an old friend.

400

Armand was happy when he got a boy for the baby because of what theme?

Gender bias

400

What sport do Ms. Howell and Ms. Latimer plat together?

Basketball

500

She asked Rosaura to help work the party without stating she was "helping" working the party.

Senora Ines.

500

What does the "crystal stair" represent?

It represents that life has been difficult for the speaker. She has had to struggle and work hard to survive and improve her circumstances.

500

What is O.Henry's real name?

William Sydney Porter

500

Why did Armand not care that Desiree was nameless?

He could give her one of the oldest and proudest names in Louisiana.

500

What is Ms. Latimer's first name?

Lindsey