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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 word does the speaker use to describe Lady Day's hair and make-up in paragraph 9?
(a) Shield.
(b) Armor.
(c) Fake.
(d) Facade.

2. Who is said to be "too good for this world" at the end of paragraph 6?
(a) Singers.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Women.
(d) Men.

3. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?
(a) Carnegie Hall.
(b) The State Theater.
(c) NYC Music Hall.
(d) Symphony Hall.

4. Who is Lady Day said to be "wary" (para. 3) of in paragraph 3 of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Men.
(b) Women.
(c) Agents.
(d) Managers.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?

2. What phrase is used to describe Lady Day's near death experience in paragraph 6?

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

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

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

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