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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 two words have been used to describe Lady Day when she sings the song discussed in paragraph 10?
(a) Punishing and relentless.
(b) Chilling and unforgiving.
(c) Joyful and forgiving.
(d) Desperate and pleading.

2. What types of "dull questions" do people want to know about the singer according to the final paragraph?
(a) When she plans to retire.
(b) Which man goes with which song.
(c) Which person wrote the lyrics to which song.
(d) How long she has been singing.

3. What word is repeated to describe what happens when the singer phrases in a way she has never done or heard before?
(a) Pure.
(b) Perfection.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Holy.

4. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?
(a) Silver.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Gold.
(d) Diamonds.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in the first paragraph indicates that the subject of the story is a performer?

2. What do audience members drink in paragraph 10?

3. What does paragraph 5 imply about Lady Day's relationship with certain women?

4. Paragraph 11 begins by listing things people do not want to hear about regarding the singer. What are some of these things?

5. Where is Lady Day said to be "not afraid to look for love" in paragraph 5?

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