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

2. What word does Mrs. Markey use on page 9 that infuriates Edith?
(a) "Spoiled."
(b) "Goblin."
(c) "Brat."
(d) "Monster."

3. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?
(a) Whether the children have gotten their clothing dirty.
(b) Whether her guests are upset.
(c) Whether Billy is physically hurt.
(d) Whether Billy or Ede started the trouble.

4. In the passage that describes the babies trying to get into the kitchen, how does the narrator's diction create a comic effect?
(a) Through parody.
(b) Through double entendre.
(c) Through understatement.
(d) Through contrast.

5. When Edith tells Ede, on page 8, that she is a "bad girl," what does Ede do?
(a) Hides.
(b) Cries.
(c) Shrugs.
(d) Laughs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "her eyes with their irises of morning blue"?

2. What does Ede do right after Mrs. Markey says that she does not find the situation funny?

3. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?

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?

5. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?

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