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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What word does the narrator use on page 3 to describe the moments that John spends on the phone with Ede?
(a) Bewildering.
(b) Wondrous.
(c) Vivid.
(d) Amusing.

2. What does the narrator mean by "even his feeling about his little girl was qualified" (3)?
(a) John takes pride in making sure that his daughter has everything she needs.
(b) John understands that fatherhood, like most things, is imperfect.
(c) John is aware that his daughter is spoiled, but he loves her anyway.
(d) John's earlier battles with illness and poverty make him especially grateful for his child.

3. 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 hopes that he will talk to the Markeys so she does not have to.
(c) She wants an excuse to leave the party.
(d) She wants the other women to see how devoted he is to her.

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

5. When Joe angrily asks John if John thinks he is going to get away with the things he has just said, what does John do?
(a) Walks out the door.
(b) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(c) Punches Joe in the face.
(d) Laughs.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. When John walks into the Markey house, what is the first thing that Edith tells him?

4. What terms does John use on page 4 as he wonders about Ede's party dress?

5. What does Edith feel when she joins Ede in her misbehavior?

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