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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 does Ede think the stuffed bear that Billy is holding is?
(a) A monster.
(b) A cat.
(c) A monkey.
(d) A dog.

2. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?
(a) Edith.
(b) Ede.
(c) Billy.
(d) Mrs. Markey.

3. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?
(a) How long he will be expected to stay at the party.
(b) Whether his wife is having a good time.
(c) How Ede will compare to the other children.
(d) Whether his friend Joe will be at the party.

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

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) Punches Joe in the face.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Walks out the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the Androses know the Markeys?

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

3. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?

4. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?

5. What technique is used on page 3 when John's life is described as "a series of struggles up a series of rugged hills"?

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