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

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

3. What does Ede do right after Mrs. Markey says that she does not find the situation funny?
(a) Throws the teddy bear at Billy.
(b) Mimics Mrs. Markey.
(c) Shoves Billy to the floor.
(d) Laughs.

4. What does John hear as he is heading back into his house after the fight?
(a) The sound of the later train that he usually takes home from work.
(b) A police siren approaching the house.
(c) The sound of Ede's laughter from inside his house.
(d) An argument starting between Joe and Mrs. Markey.

5. What is implied about the sudden end to the phone conversation between Edith and John when she tells him about the baby party?
(a) The unreliable phone service in the suburbs has cut out.
(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) Ede has pulled the phone out of her mother's hand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator mean by "even his feeling about his little girl was qualified" (3)?

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

3. How old is John Andros?

4. What word describes John's attitude toward Joe during their argument?

5. At the end of the story, what does John tell Edith he expects her to do?

(see the answer key)

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