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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. 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."

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 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "the weary merry-go-round of the commuting train"?

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

3. When Ede and Billy argue over the teddy bear, what is Joe Markey's initial response?

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

5. What word describes John's attitude toward Joe during their argument?

Short Essay Questions

1. What time does Edith Andros arrive at the baby party, and why?

2. What does John Andros see as the drawbacks to being a father?

3. How do John and Joe end up fighting?

4. Before John arrives at the party, why is Edith irritated with him?

5. How does Mrs. Markey respond to Edith's laughter?

6. What causes Edith to laugh during the altercation between Ede and Billy?

7. How does the dispute between Ede and Billy begin, and what happens during their argument?

8. What does John hear when he approaches the Markeys' house, and what is his response?

9. What does Mrs. Markey say about Ede when she and Edith are first talking, and how does Edith react?

10. How do the mothers react to Ede, and how does she react to the party?

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