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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. 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) When the audience gets their money back.
(c) As soon as she starts to sing.
(d) When the audience thinks she has performed well.

2. Why do dogs remind Lady Day of herself?
(a) They give everything they have.
(b) They sleep during the day.
(c) They cheat and lie.
(d) They love to run.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who waits for Lady Day downstairs at the start of paragraph 8?

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

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

4. What did Pepi do to bring Lady Day back to life after others had failed?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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