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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is John Andros?
(a) 42.
(b) 48.
(c) 38.
(d) 32.

2. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?
(a) She does not want to leave the party.
(b) She is overtired and wants her father to pay attention to her.
(c) She hears Mr. Markey call both her and her mother insulting names.
(d) She is confused and upset by all of the shouting.

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

4. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?
(a) He asks if John wants to come into his house to get cleaned up.
(b) He asks John if he and Edith want to come over to play bridge the next evening.
(c) He tells John that it was a good fight, and he enjoyed it.
(d) He tells John that he only fought him to make his wife happy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?

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

3. How long is the fight between John and Joe?

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

5. What does the most difficult part of parenting seem to be for John?

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