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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 be spanked.
(b) She should not be allowed to go to the next party.
(c) She should have to apologize to Billy.
(d) She should have to give Billy one of her toys.

2. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?
(a) His and Edith's love.
(b) His arrival into adulthood.
(c) His own life continuing through her.
(d) His ability to provide for others.

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

4. When Joe angrily asks John if John thinks he is going to get away with the things he has just said, what does John do?
(a) Punches Joe in the face.
(b) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Walks out the door.

5. On page 6, how does the narrator characterize the behavior of the children at the party?
(a) They behave "remarkably well."
(b) They behave "like little statesmen."
(c) They behave "tolerably, given the circumstances."
(d) They behave "like little animals."

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?

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

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

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

5. After they leave the Markeys' house, why does John watch to make sure that Edith has reached their own walkway?

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