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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Paragraph 10 describes how people shout song requests to the singer as if she is what?
(a) A stooge.
(b) A robot.
(c) A jukebox.
(d) A record.

2. What do audiences seek in Lady Day's face, according to paragraph 9?
(a) Her beauty.
(b) Her soul.
(c) Her sadness.
(d) Her wisdom.

3. What did Pepi do to bring Lady Day back to life after others had failed?
(a) She nibbled her toes.
(b) She barked in her ear.
(c) She licked her eye socket.
(d) She bit her wrist.

4. What does paragraph 3 imply that most other women have waiting for them at home, which Lady Day does not?
(a) A cat.
(b) A dog.
(c) A baby.
(d) A parent.

5. What do audience members drink in paragraph 10?
(a) Margaritas.
(b) Martinis.
(c) Manhattans.
(d) Gin and tonics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the singer wish she said to an interviewer from the Daily News who once asked about how she does not read music?

2. How did someone describe Lady Day's face after she "got skinny" according to paragraph 9?

3. What can Lady Day do when she sees a baby according to paragraph 7?

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

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

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