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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1 - 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does paragraph 3 imply that most other women have waiting for them at home, which Lady Day does not?
(a) A cat.
(b) A parent.
(c) A baby.
(d) A dog.

2. What does paragraph 4 say about Lady Day's best girlfriends?
(a) They are her source of strength.
(b) They are men.
(c) They use her.
(d) They are loyal.

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

4. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?
(a) She envies it.
(b) It is not home.
(c) She thinks it is pathetic.
(d) It is home.

5. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day no longer able to play?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. The subject says she does not have the luxury like some women do to have a cop smile at her even while wearing what?

2. Who is Lady Day said to be "wary" (para. 3) of in paragraph 3 of "Crazy They Call Me"?

3. Who does the story's subject not wish to be mistaken for at the start of "Crazy They Call Me"?

4. Why does the subject say she does not sing the song with lyrics "Take back your mink, take back your pearls" (para. 1)?

5. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?

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