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

2. When Joe Markey comes downstairs and hears Edith insult his wife and child, what does he tell Edith to do?
(a) Mind her manners.
(b) Get out of his house.
(c) Apologize to his wife.
(d) Control herself.

3. When Ede and Billy argue over the teddy bear, what is Joe Markey's initial response?
(a) He tells his wife that it is her job to handle the children.
(b) He laughs and tells Edith not to worry.
(c) He scolds Ede and embarrasses Edith.
(d) He teases his son for letting a girl get the better of him.

4. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?
(a) He tells John that he only fought him to make his wife happy.
(b) He asks John if he and Edith want to come over to play bridge the next evening.
(c) He asks if John wants to come into his house to get cleaned up.
(d) He tells John that it was a good fight, and he enjoyed it.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Edith decide is true about John when he has not arrived by six o'clock?

3. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?

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

5. How long is the fight between John and Joe?

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