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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 technique is used in the page 3 phrase "her eyes with their irises of morning blue"?
(a) Allusion.
(b) Synesthesia.
(c) Imagery.
(d) Simile.

2. John enjoys hearing Ede's "non sequiturs" (3). What does this describe in his daughter's speech?
(a) Ideas that are more emotional than rational.
(b) Ideas that are more fantasy than reality.
(c) Ideas that have no logical connection.
(d) Ideas that flow continuously without waiting for a response.

3. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?
(a) Stops to get a baby gift on his way home.
(b) Stops to get Ede a sweater on his way to the party.
(c) Leaves work early so that he can get to the party before it ends.
(d) Brings a camera to take pictures at the party.

4. When Edith tells Ede, on page 8, that she is a "bad girl," what does Ede do?
(a) Hides.
(b) Cries.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Shrugs.

5. When John walks into the Markey house, what is the first thing that Edith tells him?
(a) He needs to defend his daughter.
(b) His lateness caused her to lose her temper.
(c) The Markeys are throwing her out of the house.
(d) Mrs. Markey has been calling her names.

Short Answer Questions

1. What terms does John use on page 4 as he wonders about Ede's party dress?

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

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

4. What technique is used in the page 4 phrase "the moon was out, shining with proud brilliance on the thin sugary snow"?

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

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