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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1 - 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does the story's subject not wish to be mistaken for at the start of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Lady Day.
(b) Ella Fitzgerald.
(c) Billie Holiday.
(d) Eleanora Fagan.

4. What does the story's subject always wear, according to paragraph 1 in "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Her leather.
(b) Her fur.
(c) Her silk.
(d) Her gold earrings.

5. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?
(a) She might have her contract cancelled.
(b) She might perform poorly the next day.
(c) She might get a sock to the jaw.
(d) She might miss a performance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Day said to give away at the end of paragraph 2?

2. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?

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

4. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?

5. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?

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