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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 is Lady Day said to wear even while boiling an egg?
(a) Terylene and gold.
(b) Perfume and fur.
(c) Twinset and pearls.
(d) Lipstick and diamonds.

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

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

4. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?
(a) Third person limited.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person omniscient.
(d) Second.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does the story's subject not wish to be mistaken for at the start of "Crazy They Call Me"?

3. Paragraph 9 ends by saying Lady Day paints her face as a form of what?

4. Where is Lady Day said to be "not afraid to look for love" in paragraph 5?

5. What does the speaker say Lady Day and her dog Pepi are?

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