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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Punches Joe in the face.
(b) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(c) Walks out the door.
(d) Laughs.

2. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?
(a) Whether Billy is physically hurt.
(b) Whether Billy or Ede started the trouble.
(c) Whether the children have gotten their clothing dirty.
(d) Whether her guests are upset.

3. What causes the two men to stop fighting?
(a) They grow too tired to keep fighting.
(b) They realize that neither one of them can actually win.
(c) They realize that someone is coming down the sidewalk.
(d) They realize they have no reason to fight.

4. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?
(a) She should have to apologize to Billy.
(b) She should have to give Billy one of her toys.
(c) She should be spanked.
(d) She should not be allowed to go to the next party.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Joe Markey comes downstairs and hears Edith insult his wife and child, what does he tell Edith to do?

2. Besides "rude," what does Edith call Mrs. Markey on page 10?

3. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?

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

5. What is comical about the fight between Joe and John?

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