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

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

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

4. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?
(a) She might have her contract cancelled.
(b) She might miss a performance.
(c) She might perform poorly the next day.
(d) She might get a sock to the jaw.

5. How is the "little gang" (para. 4) of Lady Day's friends described?
(a) Sycophants.
(b) Groupies.
(c) Star struck women.
(d) Dear boys.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Lady Day said to give away at the end of paragraph 2?

3. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day no longer able to play?

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

5. In what way is Lady Day's life different from most other women according to paragraph 3?

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