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

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

3. What does paragraph 4 say about Lady Day's best girlfriends?
(a) They are her source of strength.
(b) They are loyal.
(c) They use her.
(d) They are men.

4. What word in the first paragraph indicates that the subject of the story is a performer?
(a) Playbill.
(b) Microphone.
(c) Stage.
(d) Audience.

5. How is the "little gang" (para. 4) of Lady Day's friends described?
(a) Dear boys.
(b) Sycophants.
(c) Star struck women.
(d) Groupies.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day no longer able to play?

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

5. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

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