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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?
(a) Platinum.
(b) Gold.
(c) Silver.
(d) Diamonds.

4. What does the speaker say Lady Day will do after opening her vanity case at the start of paragraph 6?
(a) Shake, rattle, and roll.
(b) Swoon and croon.
(c) Boogie woogie.
(d) Take a trip on the light fantastic.

5. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?
(a) Her confidant.
(b) Her manager.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?

2. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day performing?

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

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

5. How is the "little gang" (para. 4) of Lady Day's friends described?

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