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

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) Her ill-fitting hand-me-downs.
(b) Her pajamas and slippers.
(c) Her oldest Terylene housedress.
(d) Her tattered stockings.

2. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she always looks like to her?
(a) A doll.
(b) A lady.
(c) A shell of herself.
(d) A disgrace.

3. 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 miss a performance.
(c) She might get a sock to the jaw.
(d) She might perform poorly the next day.

4. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day performing?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Newark.
(d) Manhattan.

5. What word in the first paragraph indicates that the subject of the story is a performer?
(a) Playbill.
(b) Microphone.
(c) Audience.
(d) Stage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will Lady Day's friends quote while trying to comfort her after a brake-up?

2. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?

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

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

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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