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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?
(a) To calm himself down.
(b) To get witch-hazel.
(c) To call the doctor.
(d) To get another teddy bear.

2. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?
(a) Hits Billy in the face.
(b) Hides under the dining room table with the toy.
(c) Pushes Billy down deliberately.
(d) Cries for her mother.

3. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?
(a) She should have to apologize to Billy.
(b) She should be spanked.
(c) She should have to give Billy one of her toys.
(d) She should not be allowed to go to the next party.

4. When Joe angrily asks John if John thinks he is going to get away with the things he has just said, what does John do?
(a) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Walks out the door.
(d) Punches Joe in the face.

5. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?
(a) Vivid.
(b) Wondrous.
(c) Amusing.
(d) Bewildering.

Short Answer Questions

1. On page 6, how does the narrator characterize the behavior of the children at the party?

2. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?

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

4. What is Billy doing as the adults around him begin to argue loudly?

5. How old is Ede when the story takes place?

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