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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 Lady Day do on the advice of her friends?
(a) She stops performing.
(b) She finds a husband.
(c) She gets a dog.
(d) She moves to the country.

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

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

4. In paragraph 3, who does Lady Day drink with until morning after a show?
(a) Her manager.
(b) The clarinet player.
(c) The drummer.
(d) Her best girlfriend.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does paragraph 3 imply that most other women have waiting for them at home, which Lady Day does not?

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

5. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?

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