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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?
(a) It is home.
(b) It is not home.
(c) She thinks it is pathetic.
(d) She envies it.

2. What is Lady Day's little dog's name?
(a) Levi.
(b) Pepi.
(c) Pearl.
(d) Pippie.

3. Why does the subject say she does not sing the song with lyrics "Take back your mink, take back your pearls" (para. 1)?
(a) She does not know they lyrics.
(b) She did not write it.
(c) It is not in her key.
(d) It was written for another singer.

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

5. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Zadie Smith.
(b) Katie Smith.
(c) Ali Smith.
(d) Bailey Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Day said to wear even while boiling an egg?

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

3. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

4. What does Lady Day call the men who offer to walk her to the club in paragraph 8?

5. What is Lady Day said to have always been in paragraph 4?

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