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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 technique is used in the page 4 phrase "the moon was out, shining with proud brilliance on the thin sugary snow"?
(a) Euphemism.
(b) Allusion.
(c) Personification.
(d) Conceit.

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

3. What are the children doing when Edith and Ede arrive at the party?
(a) Watching a magician.
(b) Eating candy.
(c) Playing a game.
(d) Dancing.

4. Why are all of the children at the party so carefully dressed?
(a) It is a way to show respect to the party's hosts.
(b) Their parents want them to be comfortable while they play.
(c) Mrs. Markey is known to be a snob about clothing.
(d) Their parents want to show them off.

5. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?
(a) Guests begin to leave the party.
(b) The children become fussy.
(c) Billy begins to open his presents.
(d) The mothers begin to plan another baby party.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts Edith's thoughts about John as the party is winding down?

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

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

4. What word does Mrs. Markey use to describe Ede on page 5 that Edith takes as a potential criticism?

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

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