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

2. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?
(a) "Fresh."
(b) "Baby."
(c) "Little."
(d) "Smart."

3. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?
(a) Brings a camera to take pictures at the party.
(b) Stops to get a baby gift on his way home.
(c) Leaves work early so that he can get to the party before it ends.
(d) Stops to get Ede a sweater on his way to the party.

4. What causes the two men to stop fighting?
(a) They grow too tired to keep fighting.
(b) They realize that neither one of them can actually win.
(c) They realize that someone is coming down the sidewalk.
(d) They realize they have no reason to fight.

5. Besides "rude," what does Edith call Mrs. Markey on page 10?
(a) "Snippy."
(b) "Common."
(c) "Fat."
(d) "Fool."

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ede think the stuffed bear that Billy is holding is?

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

3. On page 6, how does the narrator characterize the behavior of the children at the party?

4. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?

5. When John walks into the Markey house, what is the first thing that Edith tells him?

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