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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What technique is used on page 3 when John's life is described as "a series of struggles up a series of rugged hills"?
(a) Antithesis.
(b) Epizeuxis.
(c) Antistrophe.
(d) Anaphora.

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

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

4. What does Edith decide is true about John when he has not arrived by six o'clock?
(a) He has lost track of time at work.
(b) He has little pride in his own child.
(c) He has forgotten all about her request.
(d) He shows no interest in the things that make Edith happy.

5. As John walks to the Markeys' house, what is he wondering about?
(a) Whether his wife is having a good time.
(b) Whether his friend Joe will be at the party.
(c) How long he will be expected to stay at the party.
(d) How Ede will compare to the other children.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ede begin to cry shortly after her father arrives at the Markeys' house?

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

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

4. What does Ede do when Billy tries to get his toy back from her?

5. What is the meaning of "amity" as it is used on page 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Edith do each weekday afternoon, and why?

2. What does John tell Edith about how he ended up fighting Joe, and what is the truth?

3. What does John hear when he approaches the Markeys' house, and what is his response?

4. What does Edith see when she first arrives at the baby party?

5. What time does Edith Andros arrive at the baby party, and why?

6. What causes Edith to laugh during the altercation between Ede and Billy?

7. Describe the setting of "The Baby Party."

8. What does Mrs. Markey say about Ede when she and Edith are first talking, and how does Edith react?

9. What background information does the narrator give about John, and how does this background affect his mood when he is headed for the party?

10. How does Edith prepare Ede for the party, and why?

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