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

2. How long is the fight between John and Joe?
(a) 2 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 20 minutes.

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

4. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?
(a) Anxiety and exhilaration.
(b) Shame and embarrassment.
(c) Relief and freedom.
(d) Solidarity and defiance.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. John enjoys hearing Ede's "non sequiturs" (3). What does this describe in his daughter's speech?

3. What is Billy doing as the adults around him begin to argue loudly?

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

5. After they leave the Markeys' house, why does John watch to make sure that Edith has reached their own walkway?

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