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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) Skeptical.
(b) Enthusiastic.
(c) Confused.
(d) Concerned.

2. 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?
(a) Mrs. Markey is lying about Billy being hurt.
(b) Mrs. Markey is just trying to make Edith look bad.
(c) Mrs. Markey is making a big deal over nothing.
(d) Mrs. Markey is enjoying the attention she is getting.

3. 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) Guests begin to leave the party.
(d) Billy begins to open his presents.

4. Besides "rude," what does Edith call Mrs. Markey on page 10?
(a) "Common."
(b) "Snippy."
(c) "Fool."
(d) "Fat."

5. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?
(a) She is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.
(b) She does not want to leave the party.
(c) She is confused and upset by all of the shouting.
(d) She hears Mr. Markey call both her and her mother insulting names.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is John Andros?

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

3. What does the narrator say, on page 6, is the "real business of the afternoon"?

4. After they leave the Markeys' house, why does John watch to make sure that Edith has reached their own walkway?

5. 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?

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