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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Baby Party".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?
(a) Mrs. Markey.
(b) Ede.
(c) Billy.
(d) Edith.

2. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?
(a) She should have to give Billy one of her toys.
(b) She should not be allowed to go to the next party.
(c) She should have to apologize to Billy.
(d) She should be spanked.

3. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "her eyes with their irises of morning blue"?
(a) Synesthesia.
(b) Allusion.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Simile.

4. What technique is used in the page 4 phrase "the moon was out, shining with proud brilliance on the thin sugary snow"?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Personification.
(c) Euphemism.
(d) Conceit.

5. When John argues with Joe, what does John make the argument about?
(a) The quality of Joe's manhood.
(b) The silliness of having a party for babies.
(c) The merits of their respective wives.
(d) Their relative social status.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts Edith's thoughts about John as the party is winding down?

2. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?

3. What interrupts the argument between Joe and John?

4. What does the narrator mean by "even his feeling about his little girl was qualified" (3)?

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?

(see the answer key)

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