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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When John argues with Joe, what does John make the argument about?
(a) The quality of Joe's manhood.
(b) The merits of their respective wives.
(c) Their relative social status.
(d) The silliness of having a party for babies.

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

3. Besides "rude," what does Edith call Mrs. Markey on page 10?
(a) "Fat."
(b) "Common."
(c) "Fool."
(d) "Snippy."

4. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?
(a) Mrs. Markey is known to be a snob about clothing.
(b) Their parents want to show them off.
(c) It is a way to show respect to the party's hosts.
(d) Their parents want them to be comfortable while they play.

5. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?
(a) Bewildering.
(b) Vivid.
(c) Wondrous.
(d) Amusing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?

2. How old is Ede when the story takes place?

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

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

5. John enjoys hearing Ede's "non sequiturs" (3). What does this describe in his daughter's speech?

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