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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?
(a) It is not home.
(b) She envies it.
(c) It is home.
(d) She thinks it is pathetic.

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

3. The subject says she does not have the luxury like some women do to have a cop smile at her even while wearing what?
(a) Her ill-fitting hand-me-downs.
(b) Her tattered stockings.
(c) Her oldest Terylene housedress.
(d) Her pajamas and slippers.

4. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?
(a) Miss Fagan.
(b) Ellie Day.
(c) Lady Day.
(d) Billie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the story's subject not wish to be mistaken for at the start of "Crazy They Call Me"?

2. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?

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

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

5. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she always looks like to her?

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