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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 did Pepi do to bring Lady Day back to life after others had failed?
(a) She bit her wrist.
(b) She nibbled her toes.
(c) She licked her eye socket.
(d) She barked in her ear.

2. At which point does Lady Day think "all is forgiven" (para. 8) during a show?
(a) When the audience thinks she has performed well.
(b) As soon as she starts to sing.
(c) When the audience gets their money back.
(d) When people who complain get to meet her backstage.

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

4. What does the speaker say some people would do to a dog like Pepi "just for something to do" (para. 6)?
(a) Scold her.
(b) Steal her.
(c) Kick her.
(d) Pet her.

5. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day no longer able to play?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paragraph 7 starts by saying that Lady Day can be the most wonderful what "when the mood takes" her?

2. What two words have been used to describe Lady Day when she sings the song discussed in paragraph 10?

3. What does paragraph 4 say about Lady Day's best girlfriends?

4. Who is referred to as "that wild girl" in paragraph 5?

5. How is the "little girl" (para. 1) the subject does not want to be mistaken for described in paragraph 1?

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