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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 does John hear as he is heading back into his house after the fight?
(a) A police siren approaching the house.
(b) An argument starting between Joe and Mrs. Markey.
(c) The sound of the later train that he usually takes home from work.
(d) The sound of Ede's laughter from inside his house.

2. How old is Ede when the story takes place?
(a) 3.
(b) 1 1/2.
(c) 2 1/2.
(d) 2.

3. At the end of the story, what does John tell Edith he expects her to do?
(a) Apologize to Mrs. Markey.
(b) Stop going over to the Markeys' house.
(c) Teach Ede better manners.
(d) Punish Ede for shoving Billy.

4. How old is John Andros?
(a) 48.
(b) 32.
(c) 42.
(d) 38.

5. What are the children doing when Edith and Ede arrive at the party?
(a) Playing a game.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Eating candy.
(d) Watching a magician.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "her eyes with their irises of morning blue"?

2. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?

3. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?

4. What technique is used in the page 4 phrase "the moon was out, shining with proud brilliance on the thin sugary snow"?

5. When Ede and Billy argue over the teddy bear, what is Joe Markey's initial response?

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