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Mabel Desmond, 94, Canadian-born American teacher and politician, member of the Maine House of Representatives (1994–2002).
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|Mabel J. Desmond (née Lenentine; January 30, 1929 – March 2, 2023) was an American politician and schoolteacher from Maine.
Desmond was born in Southampton, New Brunswick, the daughter of Charles and Ada (née Ritchie) Lenentine. She graduated from Aroostook State Normal School in 1949. She married Jerry Desmond in 1951, and they would have four children. She taught public school from 1949 to 1994 in Bridgewater, Presque Isle, Mapleton, and Ashland. Meanwhile, Desmond earned a bachelor's from the Aroostook State Teacher's College in 1964 and a Master's in Education from the University of Maine in 1975. She was also an adjunct professor at University of Maine at Presque Isle from 1991 to 1994. In 2007, the former teacher was appointed by Governor John Baldacci to the Maine State Board of Education.
Desmond, a Democrat, served four terms (1994–2002) as representative to the Maine House of Representatives. District 146 included parts of northern Aroostook County, including Ashland, Castle Hill, Mapleton, New Sweden, Wade, Washburn and Woodland. She served on the education and cultural affairs committee.
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1.In what year was Mabel Desmond born?
- A.1929correct
- B.1925
- C.1931
- D.1935
Mabel Desmond was born on January 30, 1929.
Source: biographical introduction
2.Where was Mabel Desmond born?
- A.Presque Isle, Maine
- B.Portland, Maine
- C.Southampton, New Brunswickcorrect
- D.Ashland, Maine
Mabel Desmond was born in Southampton, New Brunswick.
Source: early life section
3.What school did Mabel Desmond graduate from in 1949?
- A.Aroostook State Normal Schoolcorrect
- B.Maine State Teachers College
- C.University of Maine
- D.Presque Isle High School
Mabel Desmond graduated from Aroostook State Normal School in 1949.
Source: education section
4.Who were the parents of Mabel Desmond?
- A.John and Sarah Ritchie
- B.Jerry and Mary Desmond
- C.Charles and Ada Lenentinecorrect
- D.Robert and Jane Lenentine
Mabel Desmond was the daughter of Charles and Ada Lenentine.
Source: early life section
5.What is the name of the man Mabel Desmond married in 1951?
- A.Robert Ritchie
- B.Charles Lenentine
- C.John Baldacci
- D.Jerry Desmondcorrect
Mabel Desmond married Jerry Desmond in 1951.
Source: family life section
6.In which towns did Mabel Desmond teach public school from 1949 to 1994?
- A.Southampton, Fredericton, and Moncton
- B.Augusta, Bangor, and Orono
- C.Bridgewater, Presque Isle, Mapleton, and Ashlandcorrect
- D.Portland, Lewiston, and Auburn
Mabel Desmond taught public school in Bridgewater, Presque Isle, Mapleton, and Ashland.
Source: career section
7.In what year did Mabel Desmond earn a Master's in Education from the University of Maine?
- A.1980
- B.1964
- C.1970
- D.1975correct
Mabel Desmond earned a Master's in Education from the University of Maine in 1975.
Source: education section
8.Which political party was Mabel Desmond a member of?
- A.Republican
- B.Green Party
- C.Democratcorrect
- D.Independent
Mabel Desmond was a member of the Democratic party.
Source: political career section
9.How many terms did Mabel Desmond serve in the Maine House of Representatives?
- A.Five
- B.Three
- C.Two
- D.Fourcorrect
Mabel Desmond served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives.
Source: political career section
10.What was the specific duration of Mabel Desmond's service in the Maine House of Representatives?
- A.1990-1998
- B.2000-2008
- C.1996-2004
- D.1994-2002correct
Mabel Desmond served in the Maine House of Representatives from 1994 to 2002.
Source: political career section
11.At which institution did Mabel Desmond serve as an adjunct professor between 1991 and 1994?
- A.Maine State Teachers College
- B.University of Maine at Orono
- C.Aroostook State Normal School
- D.University of Maine at Presque Islecorrect
Mabel Desmond was an adjunct professor at the University of Maine at Presque Isle from 1991 to 1994.
Source: career section
12.Which committee did Mabel Desmond serve on while in the Maine House of Representatives?
- A.Ways and Means Committee
- B.Transportation Committee
- C.Public Safety Committee
- D.Education and Cultural Affairs Committeecorrect
Mabel Desmond served on the education and cultural affairs committee.
Source: political career section
13.To which state board was Mabel Desmond appointed in 2007?
- A.Maine State Board of Educationcorrect
- B.Maine Higher Education Board
- C.Maine Teacher Certification Board
- D.Maine Department of Labor
Mabel Desmond was appointed by Governor John Baldacci to the Maine State Board of Education in 2007.
Source: political career section
14.Which of these locations was specifically listed as part of District 146?
- A.Bangor
- B.Augusta
- C.Portland
- D.Woodlandcorrect
District 146 included parts of northern Aroostook County, including the town of Woodland.
Source: political career section
15.In what year did Mabel Desmond pass away?
- A.2023correct
- B.2020
- C.2022
- D.2021
Mabel Desmond died on March 2, 2023.
Source: biographical introduction
16.How many children did Mabel Desmond and Jerry Desmond have?
- A.Two
- B.Five
- C.Three
- D.Fourcorrect
Mabel Desmond and Jerry Desmond had four children.
Source: family life section
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