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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did someone describe Lady Day's face after she "got skinny" according to paragraph 9?
2. What is Lady Day's little dog's name?
3. What did Pepi do to bring Lady Day back to life after others had failed?
4. Who waits for Lady Day downstairs at the start of paragraph 8?
5. Who is said to be "too good for this world" at the end of paragraph 6?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who do you think Tallulah is and how is she described in paragraph 5?
2. In what ways does the speaker excuse the singer even if she is late for a performance in paragraph 8?
3. How is the makeup and hair Lady Day wears described in paragraph 9? What is it meant to do?
4. What situation is described in paragraph 6 that involved Pepi being the only thing would could save Lady Day?
5. According to paragraph 9, what feedback did the singer receive after losing weight?
6. Paragraph 7 says that most would not guess that Lady Day was what?
7. Who are the "business-minded fellows" waiting for Lady Day in paragraph 8 and why are they there?
8. How is Lady Day's relationship with babies described in paragraph 7?
9. In what ways does the speaker compare Lady Day to her dog Pepi?
10. Why do you think Lady Day's relationships with other women did not last?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write a detailed analysis of tone in Zadie Smith's "Crazy They Call Me." Include whether the tone changes or remains the same. If it changes, include details on when, why and whether this change is effective.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay examining the theme of class in "Crazy They Call Me." What elements of the story explore this theme and why?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay analyzing Zadie Smith's commentary on gender roles in "Crazy They Call Me." How is this important to the story? How does it affect the narrative? Use textual evidence to explain your analysis.
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