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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 the narrator mean by "even his feeling about his little girl was qualified" (3)?
(a) John takes pride in making sure that his daughter has everything she needs.
(b) John understands that fatherhood, like most things, is imperfect.
(c) John's earlier battles with illness and poverty make him especially grateful for his child.
(d) John is aware that his daughter is spoiled, but he loves her anyway.

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

3. What amuses John about the idea of the baby party?
(a) The idea of the mothers all making critical remarks about one another's children.
(b) The idea that anyone would want to go to a party for babies.
(c) The idea of the babies causing chaos in someone else's house.
(d) The idea that babies would even understand the idea of a party.

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

5. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?
(a) Whether Billy or Ede started the trouble.
(b) Whether her guests are upset.
(c) Whether the children have gotten their clothing dirty.
(d) Whether Billy is physically hurt.

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. How long is the fight between John and Joe?

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

4. What technique is used in the page 4 phrase "the moon was out, shining with proud brilliance on the thin sugary snow"?

5. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?

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