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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 childhood friends.
(c) They only associated with her because she was famous.
(d) They were lovers.

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) Cook dinner.
(d) Pay her bills.

3. At which point does Lady Day think "all is forgiven" (para. 8) during a show?
(a) When people who complain get to meet her backstage.
(b) As soon as she starts to sing.
(c) When the audience gets their money back.
(d) When the audience thinks she has performed well.

4. How did someone describe Lady Day's face after she "got skinny" according to paragraph 9?
(a) Gaunt.
(b) Emaciated.
(c) Egyptian Death Mask.
(d) Skeletal.

5. In paragraph 7, what are some things the speaker says people are always telling babies?
(a) What to do, think, say and eat.
(b) When to sleep and how to act.
(c) Who to love and who to hate.
(d) Where to go and who to interact with.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is referred to as "that wild girl" in paragraph 5?

2. Where is Lady Day said to be "not afraid to look for love" in paragraph 5?

3. What does the speaker say Lady Day and her dog Pepi are?

4. What word does the speaker use to describe Lady Day's hair and make-up in paragraph 9?

5. What trait do dogs and Lady Day share that the speaker refers to as "a big risk" (para. 6)?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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