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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lady Day said to have always been in paragraph 4?

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

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