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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) A parent.

2. What do audiences seek in Lady Day's face, according to paragraph 9?
(a) Her soul.
(b) Her sadness.
(c) Her beauty.
(d) Her wisdom.

3. In paragraph 7, what are some things the speaker says people are always telling babies?
(a) When to sleep and how to act.
(b) What to do, think, say and eat.
(c) Where to go and who to interact with.
(d) Who to love and who to hate.

4. What will Lady Day's friends do to support her when someone breaks her heart?
(a) Make her dinner.
(b) Bring cigarettes and alcohol.
(c) Take her shopping.
(d) Watch rom-coms with her.

5. What does Lady Day no longer wear in her hair that Billie used to?
(a) Daisies.
(b) Gardenias.
(c) Lillies.
(d) Chrysanthemum.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?

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

3. What does Lady Day do on the advice of her friends?

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

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

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