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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Paragraph 7 says that Lady Day would stay longer if only she did not have to do what?
(a) Pay her bills.
(b) Clean her house.
(c) Cook dinner.
(d) Go on dates.

3. What phrase is used to describe Lady Day's near death experience in paragraph 6?
(a) Hanging off the pearly gates.
(b) Hand and hand with God.
(c) Floating toward the heavens.
(d) Flying to the great white light.

4. What is Lady Day said to have always been in paragraph 4?
(a) A performer at heart.
(b) A man's lady.
(c) A loner.
(d) An elegant woman.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?

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

3. What does the story's subject always wear, according to paragraph 1 in "Crazy They Call Me"?

4. Why do dogs remind Lady Day of herself?

5. What word does the speaker use to describe Lady Day's hair and make-up in paragraph 9?

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