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

2. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?
(a) Billy begins to open his presents.
(b) The children become fussy.
(c) Guests begin to leave the party.
(d) The mothers begin to plan another baby party.

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

4. When Joe angrily asks John if John thinks he is going to get away with the things he has just said, what does John do?
(a) Laughs.
(b) Walks out the door.
(c) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(d) Punches Joe in the face.

5. What interrupts Edith's thoughts about John as the party is winding down?
(a) The doorbell rings and another father enters the room.
(b) Mrs. Markey suggests that Edith might want to call John.
(c) Ede pushes Billy down and Billy cries out.
(d) Billy opens a present and Ede asks her mother what it is.

Short Answer Questions

1. When John walks into the Markey house, what is the first thing that Edith tells him?

2. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?

3. What does Ede think the stuffed bear that Billy is holding is?

4. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?

5. On page 6, how does the narrator characterize the behavior of the children at the party?

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