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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 did the singer wish she said to an interviewer from the Daily News who once asked about how she does not read music?
(a) I don't need to read music to be music.
(b) I FEEL music.
(c) I AM music.
(d) Neither can you.

2. Paragraph 7 says that Lady Day would stay longer if only she did not have to do what?
(a) Go on dates.
(b) Clean her house.
(c) Pay her bills.
(d) Cook dinner.

3. What does paragraph 4 say about Lady Day's best girlfriends?
(a) They are loyal.
(b) They are her source of strength.
(c) They are men.
(d) They use her.

4. What is Lady Day said to wear "nice and thick" (para. 1) on her wrist?
(a) Gold.
(b) Diamonds.
(c) Silver.
(d) Platinum.

5. Who is Lady Day said to be "wary" (para. 3) of in paragraph 3 of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Agents.
(b) Women.
(c) Men.
(d) Managers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What two words have been used to describe Lady Day when she sings the song discussed in paragraph 10?

2. In paragraph 7, what are some things the speaker says people are always telling babies?

3. What other female singers of the time are referenced in paragraph 10?

4. In what way is Lady Day's life different from most other women according to paragraph 3?

5. Who will Lady Day's friends quote while trying to comfort her after a brake-up?

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