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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 perform poorly the next day.
(c) She might get a sock to the jaw.
(d) She might have her contract cancelled.

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

3. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day no longer able to play?
(a) New York.
(b) Los Angeles.
(c) Boston.
(d) Chicago.

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

5. What does the speaker say some people would do to a dog like Pepi "just for something to do" (para. 6)?
(a) Steal her.
(b) Pet her.
(c) Scold her.
(d) Kick her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lady Day's little dog's name?

2. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?

3. Why does the subject say she does not sing the song with lyrics "Take back your mink, take back your pearls" (para. 1)?

4. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?

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

(see the answer key)

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