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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?
(a) First person.
(b) Second.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) Third person limited.

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

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Day said to wear even while boiling an egg?

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

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

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

5. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?

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