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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 1 - 4 .

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The subject says she does not have the luxury like some women do to have a cop smile at her even while wearing what?
(a) Her tattered stockings.
(b) Her pajamas and slippers.
(c) Her ill-fitting hand-me-downs.
(d) Her oldest Terylene housedress.

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

4. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?
(a) Third person limited.
(b) Second.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person omniscient.

5. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Katie Smith.
(b) Zadie Smith.
(c) Bailey Smith.
(d) Ali Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the "little girl" (para. 1) the subject does not want to be mistaken for described in paragraph 1?

2. What word in the first paragraph indicates that the subject of the story is a performer?

3. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

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

5. What does paragraph 4 say about Lady Day's best girlfriends?

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