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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?
(a) Ede.
(b) Edith.
(c) Mrs. Markey.
(d) Billy.

2. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?
(a) Pushes Billy down deliberately.
(b) Hits Billy in the face.
(c) Hides under the dining room table with the toy.
(d) Cries for her mother.

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

4. What interrupts Edith's thoughts about John as the party is winding down?
(a) Mrs. Markey suggests that Edith might want to call John.
(b) The doorbell rings and another father enters the room.
(c) Ede pushes Billy down and Billy cries out.
(d) Billy opens a present and Ede asks her mother what it is.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?

3. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?

4. What does the narrator say, on page 6, is the "real business of the afternoon"?

5. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?

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