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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 does the speaker mean in paragraph 5 when she says, "There was no way to be in the world like that, not back then"?
(a) Interracial relationships were illegal.
(b) People disliked independent Black women.
(c) Being a single parent was seen as disgraceful.
(d) Being openly gay was not accepted at that time.

2. What are all the people waiting downstairs for Lady Day "involved in" according to paragraph 8?
(a) Her personal life.
(b) Her repertoire.
(c) Her bills.
(d) Her image.

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

4. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she always looks like to her?
(a) A doll.
(b) A disgrace.
(c) A shell of herself.
(d) A lady.

5. How did someone describe Lady Day's face after she "got skinny" according to paragraph 9?
(a) Gaunt.
(b) Egyptian Death Mask.
(c) Emaciated.
(d) Skeletal.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way is Lady Day's life different from most other women according to paragraph 3?

2. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?

3. What does Lady Day no longer wear in her hair that Billie used to?

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

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

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