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

2. Who does the story's subject not wish to be mistaken for at the start of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Lady Day.
(b) Ella Fitzgerald.
(c) Eleanora Fagan.
(d) Billie Holiday.

3. 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 perform poorly the next day.
(c) She might get a sock to the jaw.
(d) She might miss a performance.

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

5. In what way is Lady Day's life different from most other women according to paragraph 3?
(a) She is wealthy.
(b) She is depressed.
(c) She is unattached.
(d) She is famous.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is the "little gang" (para. 4) of Lady Day's friends described?

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

4. The subject says she does not have the luxury like some women do to have a cop smile at her even while wearing what?

5. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

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