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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 get witch-hazel.
(b) To calm himself down.
(c) To call the doctor.
(d) To get another teddy bear.

2. When Joe Markey comes downstairs and hears Edith insult his wife and child, what does he tell Edith to do?
(a) Get out of his house.
(b) Apologize to his wife.
(c) Mind her manners.
(d) Control herself.

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

4. What interrupts the argument between Joe and John?
(a) Edith bursting into tears.
(b) A party guest comes back to get her forgotten purse.
(c) Billy and Ede beginning to play together happily.
(d) Mrs. Markey going to fetch Edith's coat.

5. What does the most difficult part of parenting seem to be for John?
(a) Worrying about how to provide for his family.
(b) Letting his child develop into her own person.
(c) Tolerating the mess and chaos of a small child.
(d) Understanding the needs of a small child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word describes John's attitude toward Joe during their argument?

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

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

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

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

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