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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 what way is Lady Day's life different from most other women according to paragraph 3?
(a) She is unattached.
(b) She is famous.
(c) She is depressed.
(d) She is wealthy.

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

3. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?
(a) Diamonds.
(b) Platinum.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

4. What does Lady Day no longer wear in her hair that Billie used to?
(a) Lillies.
(b) Gardenias.
(c) Chrysanthemum.
(d) Daisies.

5. What does the speaker say Lady Day will do after opening her vanity case at the start of paragraph 6?
(a) Swoon and croon.
(b) Take a trip on the light fantastic.
(c) Shake, rattle, and roll.
(d) Boogie woogie.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the speaker mean in paragraph 5 when she says, "There was no way to be in the world like that, not back then"?

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

4. What did Pepi do to bring Lady Day back to life after others had failed?

5. What happened to the big dog Lady Day used to have?

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