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

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

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

4. What will Lady Day's friends do to support her when someone breaks her heart?
(a) Make her dinner.
(b) Bring cigarettes and alcohol.
(c) Take her shopping.
(d) Watch rom-coms with her.

5. 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) She envies it.
(d) It is home.

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

3. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?

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

5. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?

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