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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 is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.
(c) She is confused and upset by all of the shouting.
(d) She does not want to leave the party.

2. 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.

3. 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 is aware that his daughter is spoiled, but he loves her anyway.
(c) John understands that fatherhood, like most things, is imperfect.
(d) John's earlier battles with illness and poverty make him especially grateful for his child.

4. 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) An argument starting between Joe and Mrs. Markey.
(d) The sound of Ede's laughter from inside his house.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?

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

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

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

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