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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does paragraph 5 imply about Lady Day's relationship with certain women?
(a) She had had affairs with their husbands.
(b) They were lovers.
(c) They only associated with her because she was famous.
(d) They were childhood friends.

2. What can Lady Day do when she sees a baby according to paragraph 7?
(a) Soothe it with her voice.
(b) Make it cry.
(c) Sing it to sleep.
(d) Make it smile from across the room.

3. Who is referred to as "that wild girl" in paragraph 5?
(a) Lolah.
(b) Lolita.
(c) Tallulah.
(d) Tilly.

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

5. What type of alcoholic beverage does Lady Day's "dear boys" make her?
(a) Martinis.
(b) Manhattans.
(c) Highballs.
(d) Gin and tonics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is said to be "too good for this world" at the end of paragraph 6?

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

3. Paragraph 7 says that Lady Day would stay longer if only she did not have to do what?

4. Paragraph 7 starts by saying that Lady Day can be the most wonderful what "when the mood takes" her?

5. Why do dogs remind Lady Day of herself?

Short Essay Questions

1. Paragraph 7 says that most would not guess that Lady Day was what?

2. In what ways does the speaker compare Lady Day to her dog Pepi?

3. What situation is described in paragraph 6 that involved Pepi being the only thing would could save Lady Day?

4. Why do you think Lady Day's relationships with other women did not last?

5. According to paragraph 9, what feedback did the singer receive after losing weight?

6. In what ways does the speaker excuse the singer even if she is late for a performance in paragraph 8?

7. Who are the "business-minded fellows" waiting for Lady Day in paragraph 8 and why are they there?

8. How is the makeup and hair Lady Day wears described in paragraph 9? What is it meant to do?

9. How is Lady Day's relationship with babies described in paragraph 7?

10. Who do you think Tallulah is and how is she described in paragraph 5?

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