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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 the most difficult part of parenting seem to be for John?
(a) Tolerating the mess and chaos of a small child.
(b) Understanding the needs of a small child.
(c) Letting his child develop into her own person.
(d) Worrying about how to provide for his family.

2. What does Ede think the stuffed bear that Billy is holding is?
(a) A monkey.
(b) A monster.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

3. What interrupts Edith's thoughts about John as the party is winding down?
(a) The doorbell rings and another father enters the room.
(b) Ede pushes Billy down and Billy cries out.
(c) Billy opens a present and Ede asks her mother what it is.
(d) Mrs. Markey suggests that Edith might want to call John.

4. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?
(a) She does not want to leave the party.
(b) She is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.
(c) She hears Mr. Markey call both her and her mother insulting names.
(d) She is confused and upset by all of the shouting.

5. When Edith tells Ede, on page 8, that she is a "bad girl," what does Ede do?
(a) Hides.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Shrugs.
(d) Cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the meaning of "amity" as it is used on page 5?

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

3. Who is Ede named after?

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

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

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