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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the passage that describes the babies trying to get into the kitchen, how does the narrator's diction create a comic effect?
(a) Through double entendre.
(b) Through parody.
(c) Through contrast.
(d) Through understatement.

2. What does the narrator mean by "even his feeling about his little girl was qualified" (3)?
(a) John understands that fatherhood, like most things, is imperfect.
(b) John's earlier battles with illness and poverty make him especially grateful for his child.
(c) John is aware that his daughter is spoiled, but he loves her anyway.
(d) John takes pride in making sure that his daughter has everything she needs.

3. What does Edith tell John she thought that he and Joe were going to do when she went back into the house?
(a) Go to the bar to get a drink together.
(b) Fight each other.
(c) Shake hands and make peace.
(d) Argue a little bit and then come inside.

4. 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) Hits Billy in the face.
(c) Pushes Billy down deliberately.
(d) Cries for her mother.

5. What is comical about the fight between Joe and John?
(a) Neither man actually wants to fight.
(b) Neither man knows how to fight.
(c) The way they keep arguing about the babies while they fight.
(d) They keep falling because of the ice and mud.

Short Answer Questions

1. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?

2. Why is Edith eager for John to arrive at the Markeys' house?

3. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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