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

2. What does the narrator say, on page 6, is the "real business of the afternoon"?
(a) Gossiping about their in-laws.
(b) Bragging about their husbands.
(c) Bragging about their children.
(d) Gossiping about women who are not present.

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

4. 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) Walks out the door.
(b) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(c) Punches Joe in the face.
(d) Laughs.

5. How old is Ede when the story takes place?
(a) 2 1/2.
(b) 1 1/2.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Edith tells Ede, on page 8, that she is a "bad girl," what does Ede do?

2. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?

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

4. What interrupts Edith's thoughts about John as the party is winding down?

5. How long is the fight between John and Joe?

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