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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 paragraph 3 imply that most other women have waiting for them at home, which Lady Day does not?
(a) A parent.
(b) A baby.
(c) A cat.
(d) A dog.

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

3. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day performing?
(a) Newark.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Manhattan.
(d) Los Angeles.

4. What is Lady Day said to wear even while boiling an egg?
(a) Terylene and gold.
(b) Perfume and fur.
(c) Twinset and pearls.
(d) Lipstick and diamonds.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

3. Why does the subject say she does not sing the song with lyrics "Take back your mink, take back your pearls" (para. 1)?

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

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

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