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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Baby Party".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word best describes the narrator's tone toward modern parenting practices?
(a) Confused.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Enthusiastic.
(d) Concerned.

2. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?
(a) His and Edith's love.
(b) His own life continuing through her.
(c) His ability to provide for others.
(d) His arrival into adulthood.

3. What does Ede do right after Mrs. Markey says that she does not find the situation funny?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Shoves Billy to the floor.
(c) Mimics Mrs. Markey.
(d) Throws the teddy bear at Billy.

4. What word does Mrs. Markey use on page 9 that infuriates Edith?
(a) "Spoiled."
(b) "Monster."
(c) "Brat."
(d) "Goblin."

5. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?
(a) "Smart."
(b) "Fresh."
(c) "Little."
(d) "Baby."

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the children doing when Edith and Ede arrive at the party?

2. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?

3. What does the narrator mean by "even his feeling about his little girl was qualified" (3)?

4. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?

5. What technique is used on page 3 when John's life is described as "a series of struggles up a series of rugged hills"?

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