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In a novel set in this state, an anti-abolitionist named Agricola Fusilier is stabbed by one of the title family. George Washington Cable used this state as the setting of his novel The Grandissimes. A story set in this state ends with Armand discovering a letter (10[1])from his mother (10[1])revealing his part-Black ancestry. (10[2]-5[1])While her husband Léonce is away on (10[1])business, (10[1])a character in this state drowns herself (10[1])after (10[1])Robert Lebrun confesses his love for her. “Désirée’s Baby” takes place in this state, in which a novel centering on Edna Pontellier is also set. For 10 points, what state is the setting of The Awakening by Kate Chopin (“shoh-PAN”), whose writing often draws on her Creole heritage? ■END■ (10[1])

ANSWER: Louisiana [or LA]
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