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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 home.
(b) It is not home.
(c) She envies it.
(d) She thinks it is pathetic.

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

3. Who will Lady Day's friends quote while trying to comfort her after a brake-up?
(a) Miss Crawford.
(b) Miss Hayworth.
(c) Miss Hepburn.
(d) Miss Davis.

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

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

6. What does the story's subject always wear, according to paragraph 1 in "Crazy They Call Me"?
(a) Her fur.
(b) Her gold earrings.
(c) Her leather.
(d) Her silk.

7. The speaker describes "sweet, clueless bobby-soxers" (para. 2) telling Lady Day they loved seeing her play in which concert hall?
(a) Carnegie Hall.
(b) Symphony Hall.
(c) The State Theater.
(d) NYC Music Hall.

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

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

10. Why does the subject say she does not sing the song with lyrics "Take back your mink, take back your pearls" (para. 1)?
(a) She did not write it.
(b) It was written for another singer.
(c) She does not know they lyrics.
(d) It is not in her key.

11. What will Lady Day's friends do to support her when someone breaks her heart?
(a) Make her dinner.
(b) Bring cigarettes and alcohol.
(c) Take her shopping.
(d) Watch rom-coms with her.

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

13. What does Lady Day do on the advice of her friends?
(a) She stops performing.
(b) She finds a husband.
(c) She moves to the country.
(d) She gets a dog.

14. 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 cat.
(d) A baby.

15. The subject says she does not have the luxury like some women do to have a cop smile at her even while wearing what?
(a) Her oldest Terylene housedress.
(b) Her tattered stockings.
(c) Her ill-fitting hand-me-downs.
(d) Her pajamas and slippers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word in the first paragraph indicates that the subject of the story is a performer?

2. Who is the author of "Crazy They Call Me"?

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

4. What is Lady Day said to wear even while boiling an egg?

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

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