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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) Mrs. Markey.
(b) Ede.
(c) Edith.
(d) Billy.

2. What does Edith tell John she thought that he and Joe were going to do when she went back into the house?
(a) Shake hands and make peace.
(b) Fight each other.
(c) Go to the bar to get a drink together.
(d) Argue a little bit and then come inside.

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

4. What is Billy doing as the adults around him begin to argue loudly?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating more cake.
(c) Playing with his toy.
(d) Crying.

5. What interrupts the argument between Joe and John?
(a) Billy and Ede beginning to play together happily.
(b) Edith bursting into tears.
(c) Mrs. Markey going to fetch Edith's coat.
(d) A party guest comes back to get her forgotten purse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?

2. How do the Androses know the Markeys?

3. What technique is used in the page 4 phrase "the moon was out, shining with proud brilliance on the thin sugary snow"?

4. When John walks into the Markey house, what is the first thing that Edith tells him?

5. Why is Edith eager for John to arrive at the Markeys' house?

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