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

2. What happened to the big dog Lady Day used to have?
(a) She ran away.
(b) She gave her to an ex-lover.
(c) She gave her to a fan.
(d) She died.

3. What type of alcoholic beverage does Lady Day's "dear boys" make her?
(a) Highballs.
(b) Martinis.
(c) Manhattans.
(d) Gin and tonics.

4. Paragraph 7 says that Lady Day would stay longer if only she did not have to do what?
(a) Go on dates.
(b) Clean her house.
(c) Pay her bills.
(d) Cook dinner.

5. Paragraph 9 ends by saying Lady Day paints her face as a form of what?
(a) Self destruction.
(b) Pretending.
(c) Protection.
(d) Self care.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does paragraph 3 imply that most other women have waiting for them at home, which Lady Day does not?

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

4. What do audiences seek in Lady Day's face, according to paragraph 9?

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

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