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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 word does Mrs. Markey use on page 9 that infuriates Edith?
(a) "Brat."
(b) "Monster."
(c) "Goblin."
(d) "Spoiled."

2. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?
(a) Hits Billy in the face.
(b) Hides under the dining room table with the toy.
(c) Pushes Billy down deliberately.
(d) Cries for her mother.

3. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?
(a) His ability to provide for others.
(b) His and Edith's love.
(c) His arrival into adulthood.
(d) His own life continuing through her.

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

5. When Joe angrily asks John if John thinks he is going to get away with the things he has just said, what does John do?
(a) Punches Joe in the face.
(b) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Walks out the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?

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

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

4. How old is John Andros?

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

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