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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?
(a) To call the doctor.
(b) To get another teddy bear.
(c) To get witch-hazel.
(d) To calm himself down.

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

3. What interrupts the argument between Joe and John?
(a) Billy and Ede beginning to play together happily.
(b) Mrs. Markey going to fetch Edith's coat.
(c) Edith bursting into tears.
(d) A party guest comes back to get her forgotten purse.

4. What word best describes the narrator's tone toward modern parenting practices?
(a) Enthusiastic.
(b) Skeptical.
(c) Confused.
(d) Concerned.

5. How old is John Andros?
(a) 42.
(b) 38.
(c) 48.
(d) 32.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is comical about the fight between Joe and John?

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

3. What does the most difficult part of parenting seem to be for John?

4. What word does Mrs. Markey use on page 9 that infuriates Edith?

5. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?

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