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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 technique is used on page 3 when John's life is described as "a series of struggles up a series of rugged hills"?
(a) Antithesis.
(b) Epizeuxis.
(c) Antistrophe.
(d) Anaphora.

2. What is Billy doing as the adults around him begin to argue loudly?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Eating more cake.
(c) Crying.
(d) Playing with his toy.

3. What interrupts the argument between Joe and John?
(a) Edith bursting into tears.
(b) Mrs. Markey going to fetch Edith's coat.
(c) Billy and Ede beginning to play together happily.
(d) A party guest comes back to get her forgotten purse.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?

2. How old is Ede when the story takes place?

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

4. What is implied about the sudden end to the phone conversation between Edith and John when she tells him about the baby party?

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

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