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

2. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?
(a) She does not want to leave the party.
(b) She is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.
(c) She is confused and upset by all of the shouting.
(d) She hears Mr. Markey call both her and her mother insulting names.

3. When Joe Markey comes downstairs and hears Edith insult his wife and child, what does he tell Edith to do?
(a) Apologize to his wife.
(b) Get out of his house.
(c) Control herself.
(d) Mind her manners.

4. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?
(a) Hits Billy in the face.
(b) Cries for her mother.
(c) Pushes Billy down deliberately.
(d) Hides under the dining room table with the toy.

5. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?
(a) His own life continuing through her.
(b) His arrival into adulthood.
(c) His and Edith's love.
(d) His ability to provide for others.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

3. What does the narrator say, on page 6, is the "real business of the afternoon"?

4. What does Ede think the stuffed bear that Billy is holding is?

5. What is Billy doing as the adults around him begin to argue loudly?

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