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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In paragraph 3, how does Lady Day feel about "that world" other women live that she has visited on occasion?
(a) It is not home.
(b) She envies it.
(c) She thinks it is pathetic.
(d) It is home.

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

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

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

5. In what way is Lady Day's life different from most other women according to paragraph 3?
(a) She is wealthy.
(b) She is depressed.
(c) She is famous.
(d) She is unattached.

6. How is the "little girl" (para. 1) the subject does not want to be mistaken for described in paragraph 1?
(a) Broken and misused.
(b) Lost and confused.
(c) Arrogant and materialistic.
(d) Shattered and lonely.

7. What does the Italian landlady tell Lady Day she can be for her in paragraph 2?
(a) Her manager.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her confidant.
(d) Her sister.

8. How is the "little gang" (para. 4) of Lady Day's friends described?
(a) Sycophants.
(b) Groupies.
(c) Dear boys.
(d) Star struck women.

9. What is Lady Day said to have always been in paragraph 4?
(a) A performer at heart.
(b) A loner.
(c) An elegant woman.
(d) A man's lady.

10. In paragraph two, in what city is Lady Day no longer able to play?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Chicago.

11. Where does Lady Day keep her cigarrettes?
(a) In a pearl-encrusted cigarette box.
(b) In a sterling silber cigarette box.
(c) In a diamond encrusted cigarette box.
(d) In the pack they came in.

12. What word in the first paragraph indicates that the subject of the story is a performer?
(a) Playbill.
(b) Audience.
(c) Stage.
(d) Microphone.

13. In paragraph 3, who does Lady Day drink with until morning after a show?
(a) The drummer.
(b) Her manager.
(c) The clarinet player.
(d) Her best girlfriend.

14. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Katie Smith.
(b) Zadie Smith.
(c) Ali Smith.
(d) Bailey Smith.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?

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

4. What will Lady Day's friends do to support her when someone breaks her heart?

5. In addition to there being "no more Eleanor" (para. 1), who does the narrator say is also gone?

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