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

2. What does Edith decide is true about John when he has not arrived by six o'clock?
(a) He has lost track of time at work.
(b) He has forgotten all about her request.
(c) He shows no interest in the things that make Edith happy.
(d) He has little pride in his own child.

3. What is comical about the fight between Joe and John?
(a) The way they keep arguing about the babies while they fight.
(b) Neither man actually wants to fight.
(c) They keep falling because of the ice and mud.
(d) Neither man knows how to fight.

4. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?
(a) "Smart."
(b) "Little."
(c) "Baby."
(d) "Fresh."

5. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?
(a) To calm himself down.
(b) To get another teddy bear.
(c) To call the doctor.
(d) To get witch-hazel.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Androses know the Markeys?

2. Besides "rude," what does Edith call Mrs. Markey on page 10?

3. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?

4. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?

5. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?

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