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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 terms does John use on page 4 as he wonders about Ede's party dress?
(a) "Radical and mature."
(b) "Monstrous and vain."
(c) "Bizarre and expensive."
(d) "Incomprehensible and frilly."

2. After they leave the Markeys' house, why does John watch to make sure that Edith has reached their own walkway?
(a) He wants his daughter to get out of the cold December air.
(b) He is concerned that she will get into another argument with Mrs. Markey.
(c) He does not want her to overhear what he is about to say to Joe.
(d) He wants her safely out of the way before he and Joe fight.

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

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

5. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?
(a) Amusing.
(b) Bewildering.
(c) Vivid.
(d) Wondrous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?

2. What does Edith tell John she thought that he and Joe were going to do when she went back into the house?

3. When Edith tells Ede, on page 8, that she is a "bad girl," what does Ede do?

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

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

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