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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the story, what does John tell Edith he expects her to do?
(a) Apologize to Mrs. Markey.
(b) Punish Ede for shoving Billy.
(c) Teach Ede better manners.
(d) Stop going over to the Markeys' house.

2. 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.

3. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?
(a) Vivid.
(b) Amusing.
(c) Wondrous.
(d) Bewildering.

4. Why is Edith eager for John to arrive at the Markeys' house?
(a) She hopes that he will talk to the Markeys so she does not have to.
(b) She wants the other women to see how devoted he is to her.
(c) She wants an excuse to leave the party.
(d) She wants him to see how wonderful Ede is in this context.

5. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?
(a) His own life continuing through her.
(b) His and Edith's love.
(c) His ability to provide for others.
(d) His arrival into adulthood.

6. When Joe Markey comes downstairs and hears Edith insult his wife and child, what does he tell Edith to do?
(a) Get out of his house.
(b) Control herself.
(c) Mind her manners.
(d) Apologize to his wife.

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

8. When John walks into the Markey house, what is the first thing that Edith tells him?
(a) The Markeys are throwing her out of the house.
(b) He needs to defend his daughter.
(c) Mrs. Markey has been calling her names.
(d) His lateness caused her to lose her temper.

9. What is the meaning of "amity" as it is used on page 5?
(a) Rivalry.
(b) Compromise.
(c) Friendship.
(d) Diplomacy.

10. What does Ede think the stuffed bear that Billy is holding is?
(a) A cat.
(b) A monkey.
(c) A monster.
(d) A dog.

11. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?
(a) Leaves work early so that he can get to the party before it ends.
(b) Brings a camera to take pictures at the party.
(c) Stops to get Ede a sweater on his way to the party.
(d) Stops to get a baby gift on his way home.

12. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?
(a) Mrs. Markey is known to be a snob about clothing.
(b) Their parents want them to be comfortable while they play.
(c) Their parents want to show them off.
(d) It is a way to show respect to the party's hosts.

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

14. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?
(a) Whether his friend Joe will be at the party.
(b) Whether his wife is having a good time.
(c) How Ede will compare to the other children.
(d) How long he will be expected to stay at the party.

15. What is implied about the sudden end to the phone conversation between Edith and John when she tells him about the baby party?
(a) John hears his boss coming and quickly ends the personal call.
(b) Ede has pulled the phone out of her mother's hand.
(c) Edith is angry at her husband and has hung up on him.
(d) The unreliable phone service in the suburbs has cut out.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?

2. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?

3. Who is Ede named after?

4. What word does Mrs. Markey use on page 9 that infuriates Edith?

5. When Edith tells Ede, on page 8, that she is a "bad girl," what does Ede do?

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