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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Baby Party".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?
(a) Whether his friend Joe will be at the party.
(b) Whether his wife is having a good time.
(c) How Ede will compare to the other children.
(d) How long he will be expected to stay at the party.

2. What word describes John's attitude toward Joe during their argument?
(a) Contemptuous.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Wounded.
(d) Pitying.

3. What word best describes the narrator's tone toward modern parenting practices?
(a) Skeptical.
(b) Concerned.
(c) Confused.
(d) Enthusiastic.

4. How do the Androses know the Markeys?
(a) They are in the same bridge club.
(b) Joe and John went to college together.
(c) Joe and John work at the same firm.
(d) They are next-door neighbors.

5. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?
(a) Guests begin to leave the party.
(b) Billy begins to open his presents.
(c) The children become fussy.
(d) The mothers begin to plan another baby party.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is comical about the fight between Joe and John?

3. Edith thinks that Mrs. Markey is "snippy" (5). What does she think is true about Mrs. Markey?

4. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?

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

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