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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?
(a) Stops to get a baby gift on his way home.
(b) Brings a camera to take pictures at the party.
(c) Stops to get Ede a sweater on his way to the party.
(d) Leaves work early so that he can get to the party before it ends.

3. What does Edith tell John she thought that he and Joe were going to do when she went back into the house?
(a) Fight each other.
(b) Shake hands and make peace.
(c) Argue a little bit and then come inside.
(d) Go to the bar to get a drink together.

4. How long is the fight between John and Joe?
(a) 2 minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 5 minutes.

5. Edith thinks that Mrs. Markey is "snippy" (5). What does she think is true about Mrs. Markey?
(a) She has a stuck-up and short-tempered way of speaking.
(b) Her lack of attention to detail causes problems for others.
(c) Her friendship is fake and she often criticizes people behind their backs.
(d) She wants to know everything about everyone just so that she can gossip.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does John hear as he is heading back into his house after the fight?

2. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?

3. Why is Edith eager for John to arrive at the Markeys' house?

4. When John argues with Joe, what does John make the argument about?

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

(see the answer key)

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