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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two words have been used to describe Lady Day when she sings the song discussed in paragraph 10?
(a) Chilling and unforgiving.
(b) Desperate and pleading.
(c) Joyful and forgiving.
(d) Punishing and relentless.

2. What other musicians might "more serious" (para. 12) people ask the singer about?
(a) Porter and Gerswhin.
(b) Smith and Simone.
(c) Fitzgerald and Vaughn.
(d) Armstrong, Lester, and Basie.

3. What is Lady Day's little dog's name?
(a) Pippie.
(b) Pearl.
(c) Levi.
(d) Pepi.

4. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?
(a) Ellie Day.
(b) Billie.
(c) Lady Day.
(d) Miss Fagan.

5. Occasionally, the song discussed in paragraph 10 will be the only song she will sing if she feels that the front row audience looks like they are what?
(a) Pompous and rude.
(b) Not listening.
(c) Ungrateful.
(d) Rich and stupid.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?

3. Paragraph 7 says that Lady Day would stay longer if only she did not have to do what?

4. How is the "little girl" (para. 1) the subject does not want to be mistaken for described in paragraph 1?

5. Who are the people wearing "fancy furs" and discussing Miss Day's singing style at the start of paragraph 10?

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