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

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

3. What is Lady Day said to give away at the end of paragraph 2?
(a) Make-up, money, drinks, laughs.
(b) Clothing, houses, cars.
(c) Love, music, money, smokes.
(d) Minks, diamonds, pearls, and gold.

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) She does not know they lyrics.
(b) It was written for another singer.
(c) She did not write it.
(d) It is not in her key.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?

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

4. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?

5. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

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