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

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

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

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

5. What technique is used in the page 3 phrase "the weary merry-go-round of the commuting train"?
(a) Hyperbole.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Juxtaposition.
(d) Personification.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?

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

3. When John argues with Joe, what does John make the argument about?

4. When Joe Markey comes downstairs and hears Edith insult his wife and child, what does he tell Edith to do?

5. What amuses John about the idea of the baby party?

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