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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 5 - 9 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does paragraph 3 imply that most other women have waiting for them at home, which Lady Day does not?
(a) A baby.
(b) A parent.
(c) A dog.
(d) A cat.

2. Paragraph 7 starts by saying that Lady Day can be the most wonderful what "when the mood takes" her?
(a) Lover, housekeeper, and dog-mom.
(b) Singer, songwriter, performer.
(c) Aunt, godmother, and nursemaid.
(d) Mother, sister, wife.

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

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

5. What are all the people waiting downstairs for Lady Day "involved in" according to paragraph 8?
(a) Her personal life.
(b) Her bills.
(c) Her repertoire.
(d) Her image.

Short Answer Questions

1. Paragraph 9 ends by saying Lady Day paints her face as a form of what?

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

3. What are the people who offer to walk Lady Day to the club worried might happen if they do not?

4. What does Lady Day no longer wear in her hair that Billie used to?

5. In paragraph 3, who does Lady Day drink with until morning after a show?

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