Eddie and the Birthday | POEM

Eddie's second birthday was filled with songs, candles, and cards featuring animals. He enjoyed it so much that he demanded the celebration continue the next day, leading to repeated singing and candle blowing. His parents complied to avoid his tantrums, known as 'Wobblies.' Eventually, Eddie was satisfied, and the family humorously speculated about having multiple birthdays each year based on age.

How did Eddie react to the 'Happy Birthday' song during his birthday celebration?

• He disliked the song.

• He asked for it to be sung only once.

• He was indifferent to the song.

• He wanted it to be sung repeatedly.

What was Eddie's reaction to the candles on his birthday cake?

• He was scared of the candles.

• He wanted to blow them out repeatedly.

• He ignored them.

• He refused to blow them out.

What did Eddie want the day after his birthday?

• To visit his friends.

• To open more presents.

• More birthday celebrations.

• To go to the park.

How did Eddie's family respond to his request for more birthday celebrations the next day?

• They gave him new presents.

• They took him to a new place.

• They celebrated again with songs and candles.

• They ignored his request.

What did Eddie's family do with the birthday cards the day after his birthday?

• They gave him new cards.

• They threw them away.

• They hid them from Eddie.

• They reused the same cards.