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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Ali Smith.
(b) Zadie Smith.
(c) Katie Smith.
(d) Bailey Smith.

2. How is the "little girl" (para. 1) the subject does not want to be mistaken for described in paragraph 1?
(a) Shattered and lonely.
(b) Lost and confused.
(c) Broken and misused.
(d) Arrogant and materialistic.

3. What is Lady Day said to have always been in paragraph 4?
(a) A performer at heart.
(b) A loner.
(c) A man's lady.
(d) An elegant woman.

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

5. What is Lady Day said to give away at the end of paragraph 2?
(a) Minks, diamonds, pearls, and gold.
(b) Make-up, money, drinks, laughs.
(c) Clothing, houses, cars.
(d) Love, music, money, smokes.

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

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

4. What will Lady Day's friends do to support her when someone breaks her heart?

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

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