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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 10 - 12 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paragraph 9 ends by saying Lady Day paints her face as a form of what?
(a) Self destruction.
(b) Protection.
(c) Pretending.
(d) Self care.

2. What other female singers of the time are referenced in paragraph 10?
(a) Eileen and Margo.
(b) Rita and Sue.
(c) Ella and Sarah.
(d) Nina and Simone.

3. Paragraph 11 begins by listing things people do not want to hear about regarding the singer. What are some of these things?
(a) Friends and lovers.
(b) Drinks and men.
(c) Dogs and babies.
(d) Fans and agents.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

2. The speakers says that Lady Day knows a voice has the same thing to do as what instruments?

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?

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

5. What does the speaker say Lady Day will do after opening her vanity case at the start of paragraph 6?

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