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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 Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?
(a) Pushes Billy down deliberately.
(b) Hides under the dining room table with the toy.
(c) Cries for her mother.
(d) Hits Billy in the face.

2. What interrupts the argument between Joe and John?
(a) Billy and Ede beginning to play together happily.
(b) Mrs. Markey going to fetch Edith's coat.
(c) A party guest comes back to get her forgotten purse.
(d) Edith bursting into tears.

3. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?
(a) She does not want to leave the party.
(b) She hears Mr. Markey call both her and her mother insulting names.
(c) She is confused and upset by all of the shouting.
(d) She is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.

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

5. Why is Edith eager for John to arrive at the Markeys' house?
(a) She wants an excuse to leave the party.
(b) She hopes that he will talk to the Markeys so she does not have to.
(c) She wants the other women to see how devoted he is to her.
(d) She wants him to see how wonderful Ede is in this context.

Short Answer Questions

1. What amuses John about the idea of the baby party?

2. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?

3. How old is Ede when the story takes place?

4. How do the Androses know the Markeys?

5. What does Edith decide is true about John when he has not arrived by six o'clock?

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