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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After they leave the Markeys' house, why does John watch to make sure that Edith has reached their own walkway?
(a) He does not want her to overhear what he is about to say to Joe.
(b) He wants his daughter to get out of the cold December air.
(c) He is concerned that she will get into another argument with Mrs. Markey.
(d) He wants her safely out of the way before he and Joe fight.

2. At the end of the story, what does John tell Edith he expects her to do?
(a) Stop going over to the Markeys' house.
(b) Punish Ede for shoving Billy.
(c) Apologize to Mrs. Markey.
(d) Teach Ede better manners.

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

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

5. On page 6, how does the narrator characterize the behavior of the children at the party?
(a) They behave "like little statesmen."
(b) They behave "tolerably, given the circumstances."
(c) They behave "remarkably well."
(d) They behave "like little animals."

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "the weary merry-go-round of the commuting train"?

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

3. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?

4. How long is the fight between John and Joe?

5. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?

(see the answer key)

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