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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "The Baby Party".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mr. Markey go upstairs after the altercation between Billy and Ede?
(a) To calm himself down.
(b) To get another teddy bear.
(c) To call the doctor.
(d) To get witch-hazel.

2. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?
(a) Cries for her mother.
(b) Hits Billy in the face.
(c) Hides under the dining room table with the toy.
(d) Pushes Billy down deliberately.

3. What word does Mrs. Markey use on page 9 that infuriates Edith?
(a) "Brat."
(b) "Monster."
(c) "Spoiled."
(d) "Goblin."

4. What amuses John about the idea of the baby party?
(a) The idea of the babies causing chaos in someone else's house.
(b) The idea that anyone would want to go to a party for babies.
(c) The idea of the mothers all making critical remarks about one another's children.
(d) The idea that babies would even understand the idea of a party.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?

2. What are the children doing when Edith and Ede arrive at the party?

3. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?

4. What is comical about the fight between Joe and John?

5. What does John do to accommodate Edith's wishes?

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