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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 Lady Day said to be "wary" (para. 3) of in paragraph 3 of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Women.
(b) Managers.
(c) Men.
(d) Agents.

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

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

5. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?
(a) Miss Fagan.
(b) Billie.
(c) Ellie Day.
(d) Lady Day.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

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

5. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day performing?

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