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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the speaker say can be "crazier than a box of frogs" in paragraphs 5 of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Men.
(b) Fans.
(c) Agents.
(d) Ladies.

2. 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.

3. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?
(a) She thinks it is pathetic.
(b) It is not home.
(c) It is home.
(d) She envies it.

4. 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.

5. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Katie Smith.
(b) Ali Smith.
(c) Zadie Smith.
(d) Bailey Smith.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?

2. Who is referred to as "that wild girl" in paragraph 5?

3. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?

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

5. What word in the first paragraph indicates that the subject of the story is a performer?

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