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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 Ede do right after Mrs. Markey says that she does not find the situation funny?
(a) Mimics Mrs. Markey.
(b) Shoves Billy to the floor.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Throws the teddy bear at Billy.

2. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?
(a) Billy begins to open his presents.
(b) Guests begin to leave the party.
(c) The mothers begin to plan another baby party.
(d) The children become fussy.

3. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?
(a) Wondrous.
(b) Vivid.
(c) Bewildering.
(d) Amusing.

4. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?
(a) It is a way to show respect to the party's hosts.
(b) Their parents want to show them off.
(c) Mrs. Markey is known to be a snob about clothing.
(d) Their parents want them to be comfortable while they play.

5. What does the narrator say, on page 6, is the "real business of the afternoon"?
(a) Gossiping about women who are not present.
(b) Bragging about their children.
(c) Gossiping about their in-laws.
(d) Bragging about their husbands.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?

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

4. What does Edith tell John she thought that he and Joe were going to do when she went back into the house?

5. What is the meaning of "amity" as it is used on page 5?

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