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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 is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?
(a) Whether Billy or Ede started the trouble.
(b) Whether her guests are upset.
(c) Whether the children have gotten their clothing dirty.
(d) Whether Billy is physically hurt.

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

3. Edith thinks that Mrs. Markey is "snippy" (5). What does she think is true about Mrs. Markey?
(a) Her lack of attention to detail causes problems for others.
(b) She has a stuck-up and short-tempered way of speaking.
(c) She wants to know everything about everyone just so that she can gossip.
(d) Her friendship is fake and she often criticizes people behind their backs.

4. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?
(a) His own life continuing through her.
(b) His ability to provide for others.
(c) His arrival into adulthood.
(d) His and Edith's love.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. What does Ede do right after Mrs. Markey says that she does not find the situation funny?

4. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?

5. What interrupts the argument between Joe and John?

(see the answer key)

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