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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 technique is used in the page 3 phrase "the weary merry-go-round of the commuting train"?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Hyperbole.
(c) Juxtaposition.
(d) Personification.

2. How old is John Andros?
(a) 48.
(b) 38.
(c) 42.
(d) 32.

3. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?
(a) She does not want to leave the party.
(b) She hears Mr. Markey call both her and her mother insulting names.
(c) She is confused and upset by all of the shouting.
(d) She is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.

4. What technique is used on page 3 when John's life is described as "a series of struggles up a series of rugged hills"?
(a) Anaphora.
(b) Antithesis.
(c) Epizeuxis.
(d) Antistrophe.

5. When Edith is interrupted, on page 9, as she says that Mrs. Markey is making "a mountain out of--" what idea is she trying to convey?
(a) Mrs. Markey is enjoying the attention she is getting.
(b) Mrs. Markey is just trying to make Edith look bad.
(c) Mrs. Markey is making a big deal over nothing.
(d) Mrs. Markey is lying about Billy being hurt.

Short Answer Questions

1. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?

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

3. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?

4. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?

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

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