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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 is the meaning of "amity" as it is used on page 5?
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Compromise.
(d) Rivalry.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts Edith's thoughts about John as the party is winding down?

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

3. What does John hear as he is heading back into his house after the fight?

4. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?

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

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