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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) Bailey Smith.
(b) Zadie Smith.
(c) Ali Smith.
(d) Katie Smith.

2. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?
(a) The State Theater.
(b) NYC Music Hall.
(c) Carnegie Hall.
(d) Symphony Hall.

3. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?
(a) Her confidant.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her manager.

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

5. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?
(a) Gold.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Silver.
(d) Platinum.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the "little gang" (para. 4) of Lady Day's friends described?

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

3. Who is Lady Day said to be "wary" (para. 3) of in paragraph 3 of "Crazy They Call Me"?

4. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?

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

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