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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the story's subject always wear, according to paragraph 1 in "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Her fur.
(b) Her silk.
(c) Her gold earrings.
(d) Her leather.

2. Who will Lady Day's friends quote while trying to comfort her after a brake-up?
(a) Miss Hayworth.
(b) Miss Crawford.
(c) Miss Hepburn.
(d) Miss Davis.

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

4. Why does the subject say she does not sing the song with lyrics "Take back your mink, take back your pearls" (para. 1)?
(a) It is not in her key.
(b) It was written for another singer.
(c) She did not write it.
(d) She does not know they lyrics.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. The subject says she does not have the luxury like some women do to have a cop smile at her even while wearing what?

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

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