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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 parent.
(b) A cat.
(c) A dog.
(d) A baby.

2. What do audiences seek in Lady Day's face, according to paragraph 9?
(a) Her sadness.
(b) Her wisdom.
(c) Her soul.
(d) Her beauty.

3. How is the "little girl" (para. 1) the subject does not want to be mistaken for described in paragraph 1?
(a) Lost and confused.
(b) Arrogant and materialistic.
(c) Shattered and lonely.
(d) Broken and misused.

4. What trait do dogs and Lady Day share that the speaker refers to as "a big risk" (para. 6)?
(a) They lie and cheat.
(b) They trust strangers easily.
(c) They are wide open to the world.
(d) They bark at strangers.

5. Why do dogs remind Lady Day of herself?
(a) They love to run.
(b) They sleep during the day.
(c) They cheat and lie.
(d) They give everything they have.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which point does Lady Day think "all is forgiven" (para. 8) during a show?

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

3. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?

4. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?

5. Paragraph 7 starts by saying that Lady Day can be the most wonderful what "when the mood takes" her?

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