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

2. 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.

3. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?
(a) He asks John if he and Edith want to come over to play bridge the next evening.
(b) He asks if John wants to come into his house to get cleaned up.
(c) He tells John that he only fought him to make his wife happy.
(d) He tells John that it was a good fight, and he enjoyed it.

4. What is implied about the sudden end to the phone conversation between Edith and John when she tells him about the baby party?
(a) John hears his boss coming and quickly ends the personal call.
(b) Ede has pulled the phone out of her mother's hand.
(c) Edith is angry at her husband and has hung up on him.
(d) The unreliable phone service in the suburbs has cut out.

5. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?
(a) Anxiety and exhilaration.
(b) Shame and embarrassment.
(c) Relief and freedom.
(d) Solidarity and defiance.