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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 5 - 9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What happened to the big dog Lady Day used to have?
(a) She gave her to an ex-lover.
(b) She ran away.
(c) She died.
(d) She gave her to a fan.

3. What type of alcoholic beverage does Lady Day's "dear boys" make her?
(a) Manhattans.
(b) Highballs.
(c) Gin and tonics.
(d) Martinis.

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

5. Who is said to be "too good for this world" at the end of paragraph 6?
(a) Men.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Women.
(d) Singers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?

3. What can Lady Day do when she sees a baby according to paragraph 7?

4. What will Lady Day's friends do to support her when someone breaks her heart?

5. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?

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