View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?
(a) Anxiety and exhilaration.
(b) Shame and embarrassment.
(c) Relief and freedom.
(d) Solidarity and defiance.

3. How do the Androses know the Markeys?
(a) They are next-door neighbors.
(b) They are in the same bridge club.
(c) Joe and John went to college together.
(d) Joe and John work at the same firm.

4. At the end of the story, what does John tell Edith he expects her to do?
(a) Teach Ede better manners.
(b) Stop going over to the Markeys' house.
(c) Punish Ede for shoving Billy.
(d) Apologize to Mrs. Markey.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is Ede named after?

4. What does Mrs. Markey say should be the consequence of Ede's behavior?

5. What does the narrator say, on page 6, is the "real business of the afternoon"?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 391 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample