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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 are all the people waiting downstairs for Lady Day "involved in" according to paragraph 8?
(a) Her repertoire.
(b) Her bills.
(c) Her image.
(d) Her personal life.

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

3. What word does the speaker use to describe Lady Day's hair and make-up in paragraph 9?
(a) Armor.
(b) Fake.
(c) Facade.
(d) Shield.

4. From what point of view is "Crazy They Call Me" written?
(a) Third person omniscient.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person limited.
(d) Second.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lady Day "throw...before swine" in paragraph 10?

2. The final paragraph states that people want what type of information regarding Billie Holiday?

3. What is Lady Day's little dog's name?

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

5. What phrase is used to describe Lady Day's near death experience in paragraph 6?

(see the answer key)

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