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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Edith thinks that Mrs. Markey is "snippy" (5). What does she think is true about Mrs. Markey?
(a) Her lack of attention to detail causes problems for others.
(b) Her friendship is fake and she often criticizes people behind their backs.
(c) She wants to know everything about everyone just so that she can gossip.
(d) She has a stuck-up and short-tempered way of speaking.

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. 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.

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

5. On page 6, how does the narrator characterize the behavior of the children at the party?
(a) They behave "like little statesmen."
(b) They behave "tolerably, given the circumstances."
(c) They behave "remarkably well."
(d) They behave "like little animals."

6. What word describes John's attitude toward Joe during their argument?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Pitying.
(c) Wounded.
(d) Contemptuous.

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

8. What does Edith decide is true about John when he has not arrived by six o'clock?
(a) He has lost track of time at work.
(b) He has little pride in his own child.
(c) He shows no interest in the things that make Edith happy.
(d) He has forgotten all about her request.

9. When John arrives at the Markeys' door, whom does he hear crying?
(a) Billy.
(b) Edith.
(c) Mrs. Markey.
(d) Ede.

10. What does Ede do right after Mrs. Markey says that she does not find the situation funny?
(a) Shoves Billy to the floor.
(b) Mimics Mrs. Markey.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Throws the teddy bear at Billy.

11. 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.

12. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "her eyes with their irises of morning blue"?
(a) Imagery.
(b) Simile.
(c) Synesthesia.
(d) Allusion.

13. Who is Ede named after?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her father's mother.
(c) Her mother's mother.
(d) Her father's sister.

14. When Edith tells Ede, on page 8, that she is a "bad girl," what does Ede do?
(a) Cries.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Hides.
(d) Shrugs.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the meaning of "amity" as it is used on page 5?

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

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

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

5. What does the narrator mean by "even his feeling about his little girl was qualified" (3)?

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