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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Edith decide is true about John when he has not arrived by six o'clock?
(a) He has little pride in his own child.
(b) He shows no interest in the things that make Edith happy.
(c) He has forgotten all about her request.
(d) He has lost track of time at work.

4. 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 is confused and upset by all of the shouting.
(c) She is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.
(d) She hears Mr. Markey call both her and her mother insulting names.

5. What are the children doing when Edith and Ede arrive at the party?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Watching a magician.
(c) Eating candy.
(d) Playing a game.

Short Answer Questions

1. John enjoys hearing Ede's "non sequiturs" (3). What does this describe in his daughter's speech?

2. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?

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

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

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?

(see the answer key)

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