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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the subject say she does not sing the song with lyrics "Take back your mink, take back your pearls" (para. 1)?
(a) She does not know they lyrics.
(b) It is not in her key.
(c) She did not write it.
(d) It was written for another singer.

2. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?
(a) In a pearl-encrusted cigarette box.
(b) In a sterling silber cigarette box.
(c) In the pack they came in.
(d) In a diamond encrusted cigarette box.

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

4. What does paragraph 3 imply that most other women have waiting for them at home, which Lady Day does not?
(a) A baby.
(b) A dog.
(c) A cat.
(d) A parent.

5. Paragraph 7 starts by saying that Lady Day can be the most wonderful what "when the mood takes" her?
(a) Lover, housekeeper, and dog-mom.
(b) Aunt, godmother, and nursemaid.
(c) Mother, sister, wife.
(d) Singer, songwriter, performer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of alcoholic beverage does Lady Day's "dear boys" make her?

2. At which point does Lady Day think "all is forgiven" (para. 8) during a show?

3. What does the speaker say Lady Day will do after opening her vanity case at the start of paragraph 6?

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

5. Occasionally, the song discussed in paragraph 10 will be the only song she will sing if she feels that the front row audience looks like they are what?

(see the answer key)

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