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

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

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

4. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she always looks like to her?
(a) A disgrace.
(b) A doll.
(c) A lady.
(d) A shell of herself.

5. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?
(a) In the pack they came in.
(b) In a pearl-encrusted cigarette box.
(c) In a diamond encrusted cigarette box.
(d) In a sterling silber cigarette box.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who will Lady Day's friends quote while trying to comfort her after a brake-up?

2. What does the story's subject always wear, according to paragraph 1 in "Crazy They Call Me"?

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

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

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

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