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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 is Edith eager for John to arrive at the Markeys' house?
(a) She wants an excuse to leave the party.
(b) She wants him to see how wonderful Ede is in this context.
(c) She wants the other women to see how devoted he is to her.
(d) She hopes that he will talk to the Markeys so she does not have to.

2. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?
(a) Brings a camera to take pictures at the party.
(b) Leaves work early so that he can get to the party before it ends.
(c) Stops to get Ede a sweater on his way to the party.
(d) Stops to get a baby gift on his way home.

3. Edith thinks that Mrs. Markey is "snippy" (5). What does she think is true about Mrs. Markey?
(a) Her lack of attention to detail causes problems for others.
(b) She wants to know everything about everyone just so that she can gossip.
(c) She has a stuck-up and short-tempered way of speaking.
(d) Her friendship is fake and she often criticizes people behind their backs.

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

5. How do the Androses know the Markeys?
(a) They are in the same bridge club.
(b) They are next-door neighbors.
(c) Joe and John work at the same firm.
(d) Joe and John went to college together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word best describes the narrator's tone toward modern parenting practices?

2. What word does Mrs. Markey use on page 9 that infuriates Edith?

3. What does the most difficult part of parenting seem to be for John?

4. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?

5. What does Edith decide is true about John when he has not arrived by six o'clock?

(see the answer key)

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