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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 10 - 12 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paragraph 11 begins by listing things people do not want to hear about regarding the singer. What are some of these things?
(a) Fans and agents.
(b) Drinks and men.
(c) Friends and lovers.
(d) Dogs and babies.

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

3. What word does the speaker use to describe Lady Day's hair and make-up in paragraph 9?
(a) Armor.
(b) Shield.
(c) Fake.
(d) Facade.

4. What other female singers of the time are referenced in paragraph 10?
(a) Rita and Sue.
(b) Nina and Simone.
(c) Ella and Sarah.
(d) Eileen and Margo.

5. The final paragraph states that people want what type of information regarding Billie Holiday?
(a) Fiction.
(b) Cold, hard facts.
(c) Fantasy.
(d) The nitty gritty.

Short Answer Questions

1. In paragraph 3, who does Lady Day drink with until morning after a show?

2. What does Lady Day "throw...before swine" in paragraph 10?

3. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?

4. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?

5. Paragraph 9 ends by saying Lady Day paints her face as a form of what?

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