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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?
(a) She might miss a performance.
(b) She might have her contract cancelled.
(c) She might get a sock to the jaw.
(d) She might perform poorly the next day.

3. At which point does Lady Day think "all is forgiven" (para. 8) during a show?
(a) When people who complain get to meet her backstage.
(b) When the audience thinks she has performed well.
(c) When the audience gets their money back.
(d) As soon as she starts to sing.

4. What does paragraph 4 say about Lady Day's best girlfriends?
(a) They are her source of strength.
(b) They are men.
(c) They use her.
(d) They are loyal.

5. Who will Lady Day's friends quote while trying to comfort her after a brake-up?
(a) Miss Hepburn.
(b) Miss Hayworth.
(c) Miss Davis.
(d) Miss Crawford.

Short Answer Questions

1. What can Lady Day do when she sees a baby according to paragraph 7?

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. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?

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

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

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