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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 5 - 9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In paragraph 3, who does Lady Day drink with until morning after a show?
(a) Her manager.
(b) The clarinet player.
(c) The drummer.
(d) Her best girlfriend.

2. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?
(a) She might have her contract cancelled.
(b) She might perform poorly the next day.
(c) She might miss a performance.
(d) She might get a sock to the jaw.

3. Why do dogs remind Lady Day of herself?
(a) They cheat and lie.
(b) They love to run.
(c) They sleep during the day.
(d) They give everything they have.

4. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?
(a) Her manager.
(b) Her confidant.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her sister.

5. What is Lady Day's little dog's name?
(a) Pippie.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Pepi.
(d) Levi.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

2. How did someone describe Lady Day's face after she "got skinny" according to paragraph 9?

3. What does the speaker say Lady Day and her dog Pepi are?

4. Who is said to be "too good for this world" at the end of paragraph 6?

5. What phrase is used to describe Lady Day's near death experience in paragraph 6?

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