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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 does John hear as he is heading back into his house after the fight?
(a) The sound of the later train that he usually takes home from work.
(b) The sound of Ede's laughter from inside his house.
(c) A police siren approaching the house.
(d) An argument starting between Joe and Mrs. Markey.

2. After they leave the Markeys' house, why does John watch to make sure that Edith has reached their own walkway?
(a) He wants her safely out of the way before he and Joe fight.
(b) He wants his daughter to get out of the cold December air.
(c) He does not want her to overhear what he is about to say to Joe.
(d) He is concerned that she will get into another argument with Mrs. Markey.

3. What does Ede do right after Mrs. Markey says that she does not find the situation funny?
(a) Mimics Mrs. Markey.
(b) Throws the teddy bear at Billy.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Shoves Billy to the floor.

4. 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) Punches Joe in the face.
(b) Turns around to confront Joe again.
(c) Laughs.
(d) Walks out the door.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Billy doing as the adults around him begin to argue loudly?

2. What surprising thing does Joe say to John after the fight?

3. What begins to happen after the children have their cake and ice cream?

4. To John Andros, what does Ede represent?

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

(see the answer key)

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