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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 does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?
(a) "Fresh."
(b) "Little."
(c) "Baby."
(d) "Smart."

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

3. How long is the fight between John and Joe?
(a) 2 minutes.
(b) 20 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

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

5. When Ede and Billy argue over the teddy bear, what is Joe Markey's initial response?
(a) He tells his wife that it is her job to handle the children.
(b) He laughs and tells Edith not to worry.
(c) He scolds Ede and embarrasses Edith.
(d) He teases his son for letting a girl get the better of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used on page 3 when John's life is described as "a series of struggles up a series of rugged hills"?

2. At the end of the story, what does John tell Edith he expects her to do?

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

4. When Edith is interrupted, on page 9, as she says that Mrs. Markey is making "a mountain out of--" what idea is she trying to convey?

5. John enjoys hearing Ede's "non sequiturs" (3). What does this describe in his daughter's speech?

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