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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Markey's first concern when Ede and Billy are arguing over the teddy bear?

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

3. John enjoys hearing Ede's "non sequiturs" (3). What does this describe in his daughter's speech?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Before John arrives at the party, why is Edith irritated with him?

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

4. How does the dispute between Ede and Billy begin, and what happens during their argument?

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

6. What reason does the narrator give for the children's good behavior?

7. How does Mrs. Markey respond to Edith's laughter?

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

9. How do the mothers react to Ede, and how does she react to the party?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay that makes and defends a claim about the characters' habit of name-calling in "The Baby Party." Defend your ideas with evidence from the text.

Essay Topic 2

How is "The Baby Party" typical of Fitzgerald's style and subject matter? Do some research so that you can contextualize this story within the greater body of Fitzgerald's work. Then, write an essay that affirms, refutes, or qualifies the following statement: "'The Baby Party' is a typical example of Fitzgerald's style and subject matter." Use textual evidence to support your claims, and cite all sources in MLA format.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay that makes and defends a claim about the characterization of Edith Andros. Support your assertions with evidence from the text.

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