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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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) Argue a little bit and then come inside.
(d) Go to the bar to get a drink together.

3. 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 her guests are upset.
(c) Whether Billy is physically hurt.
(d) Whether the children have gotten their clothing dirty.

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

5. When Joe angrily asks John if John thinks he is going to get away with the things he has just said, what does John do?
(a) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Walks out the door.
(d) Punches Joe in the face.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John argues with Joe, what does John make the argument about?

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

3. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?

4. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?

5. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?

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