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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 get another teddy bear.
(d) To call the doctor.

2. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?
(a) Billy.
(b) Ede.
(c) Edith.
(d) Mrs. Markey.

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

4. What technique is used in the page 4 phrase "the moon was out, shining with proud brilliance on the thin sugary snow"?
(a) Conceit.
(b) Euphemism.
(c) Allusion.
(d) Personification.

5. When John walks into the Markey house, what is the first thing that Edith tells him?
(a) The Markeys are throwing her out of the house.
(b) He needs to defend his daughter.
(c) Mrs. Markey has been calling her names.
(d) His lateness caused her to lose her temper.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?

2. At the end of the story, what does John tell Edith he expects her to do?

3. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?

4. What word describes John's attitude toward Joe during their argument?

5. What terms does John use on page 4 as he wonders about Ede's party dress?

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