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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The subject says she does not have the luxury like some women do to have a cop smile at her even while wearing what?
(a) Her tattered stockings.
(b) Her oldest Terylene housedress.
(c) Her pajamas and slippers.
(d) Her ill-fitting hand-me-downs.

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

3. In paragraph 3, who does Lady Day drink with until morning after a show?
(a) Her manager.
(b) The drummer.
(c) The clarinet player.
(d) Her best girlfriend.

4. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?
(a) Billie.
(b) Lady Day.
(c) Ellie Day.
(d) Miss Fagan.

5. What is Lady Day said to have always been in paragraph 4?
(a) A loner.
(b) A man's lady.
(c) An elegant woman.
(d) A performer at heart.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

4. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?

5. Who is Lady Day said to be "wary" (para. 3) of in paragraph 3 of "Crazy They Call Me"?

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