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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 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 lying about Billy being hurt.
(b) Mrs. Markey is enjoying the attention she is getting.
(c) Mrs. Markey is just trying to make Edith look bad.
(d) Mrs. Markey is making a big deal over nothing.

2. What is implied about the sudden end to the phone conversation between Edith and John when she tells him about the baby party?
(a) Ede has pulled the phone out of her mother's hand.
(b) John hears his boss coming and quickly ends the personal call.
(c) Edith is angry at her husband and has hung up on him.
(d) The unreliable phone service in the suburbs has cut out.

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

4. What word describes John's attitude toward Joe during their argument?
(a) Pitying.
(b) Ambivalent.
(c) Wounded.
(d) Contemptuous.

5. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?
(a) She should not be allowed to go to the next party.
(b) She should be spanked.
(c) She should have to apologize to Billy.
(d) She should have to give Billy one of her toys.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?

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

3. Who is Ede named after?

4. When Ede and Billy argue over the teddy bear, what is Joe Markey's initial response?

5. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?

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