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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 word is repeated to describe what happens when the singer phrases in a way she has never done or heard before?
(a) Perfection.
(b) Pure.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Holy.

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

3. Who does the story's subject not wish to be mistaken for at the start of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Ella Fitzgerald.
(b) Lady Day.
(c) Billie Holiday.
(d) Eleanora Fagan.

4. Lady Day is said to be able to stay out all night, even though what might happen?
(a) She might perform poorly the next day.
(b) She might miss a performance.
(c) She might have her contract cancelled.
(d) She might get a sock to the jaw.

5. What does Lady Day "throw...before swine" in paragraph 10?
(a) Furs.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Pearls.
(d) Dust.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are all the people waiting downstairs for Lady Day "involved in" according to paragraph 8?

3. Paragraph 11 begins by listing things people do not want to hear about regarding the singer. What are some of these things?

4. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day performing?

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

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