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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Paragraphs 10 - 12 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do dogs remind Lady Day of herself?
(a) They sleep during the day.
(b) They cheat and lie.
(c) They love to run.
(d) They give everything they have.

2. What does paragraph 5 imply about Lady Day's relationship with certain women?
(a) They were lovers.
(b) They were childhood friends.
(c) She had had affairs with their husbands.
(d) They only associated with her because she was famous.

3. What phrase is used to describe Lady Day's near death experience in paragraph 6?
(a) Flying to the great white light.
(b) Hand and hand with God.
(c) Floating toward the heavens.
(d) Hanging off the pearly gates.

4. Paragraph 11 begins by listing things people do not want to hear about regarding the singer. What are some of these things?
(a) Drinks and men.
(b) Friends and lovers.
(c) Dogs and babies.
(d) Fans and agents.

5. What do people love to talk about in reference to Lady Day's singing?
(a) Her falsetto.
(b) Her phrasing.
(c) Her timbre.
(d) Her range.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What type of alcoholic beverage does Lady Day's "dear boys" make her?

3. At which point does Lady Day think "all is forgiven" (para. 8) during a show?

4. What word does the speaker use to describe Lady Day's hair and make-up in paragraph 9?

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

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