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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. John enjoys hearing Ede's "non sequiturs" (3). What does this describe in his daughter's speech?
(a) Ideas that are more fantasy than reality.
(b) Ideas that are more emotional than rational.
(c) Ideas that have no logical connection.
(d) Ideas that flow continuously without waiting for a response.

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

3. What does Edith tell John she thought that he and Joe were going to do when she went back into the house?
(a) Shake hands and make peace.
(b) Fight each other.
(c) Go to the bar to get a drink together.
(d) Argue a little bit and then come inside.

4. What does the narrator say, on page 6, is the "real business of the afternoon"?
(a) Gossiping about their in-laws.
(b) Bragging about their children.
(c) Gossiping about women who are not present.
(d) Bragging about their husbands.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides "rude," what does Edith call Mrs. Markey on page 10?

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

3. Why is Edith eager for John to arrive at the Markeys' house?

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

5. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?

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