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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 John hear as he is heading back into his house after the fight?
(a) The sound of the later train that he usually takes home from work.
(b) A police siren approaching the house.
(c) The sound of Ede's laughter from inside his house.
(d) An argument starting between Joe and Mrs. Markey.

2. What are the children doing when Edith and Ede arrive at the party?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Playing a game.
(c) Watching a magician.
(d) Eating candy.

3. When Ede and Billy argue over the teddy bear, what is Joe Markey's initial response?
(a) He laughs and tells Edith not to worry.
(b) He scolds Ede and embarrasses Edith.
(c) He teases his son for letting a girl get the better of him.
(d) He tells his wife that it is her job to handle the children.

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

5. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "the weary merry-go-round of the commuting train"?
(a) Juxtaposition.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Personification.
(d) Metaphor.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edith is interrupted, on page 9, as she says that Mrs. Markey is making "a mountain out of--" what idea is she trying to convey?

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

3. When Joe Markey comes downstairs and hears Edith insult his wife and child, what does he tell Edith to do?

4. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?

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

(see the answer key)

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