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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 is Lady Day said to give away at the end of paragraph 2?
(a) Minks, diamonds, pearls, and gold.
(b) Clothing, houses, cars.
(c) Love, music, money, smokes.
(d) Make-up, money, drinks, laughs.

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

3. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?
(a) Second.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Third person omniscient.

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

5. Who does the story's subject not wish to be mistaken for at the start of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Lady Day.
(b) Ella Fitzgerald.
(c) Billie Holiday.
(d) Eleanora Fagan.

Short Answer Questions

1. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day no longer able to play?

2. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?

3. What is Lady Day said to wear even while boiling an egg?

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

5. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she always looks like to her?

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