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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 10 - 12 .

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 baby.
(b) A parent.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

2. How is the "little girl" (para. 1) the subject does not want to be mistaken for described in paragraph 1?
(a) Arrogant and materialistic.
(b) Lost and confused.
(c) Shattered and lonely.
(d) Broken and misused.

3. What does the speaker say some people would do to a dog like Pepi "just for something to do" (para. 6)?
(a) Kick her.
(b) Pet her.
(c) Steal her.
(d) Scold her.

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

5. What does the story's subject always wear, according to paragraph 1 in "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Her leather.
(b) Her silk.
(c) Her fur.
(d) Her gold earrings.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way is Lady Day's life different from most other women according to paragraph 3?

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

3. What do people love to talk about in reference to Lady Day's singing?

4. What did Pepi do to bring Lady Day back to life after others had failed?

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

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