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

2. Why do dogs remind Lady Day of herself?

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

4. What are all the people waiting downstairs for Lady Day "involved in" according to paragraph 8?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Examine how fame plays a part in the short story. What does it represent?

Essay Topic 2

Examine Billie Holiday's relationship with women as described in "Crazy They Call Me."

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance Billie Holiday's style, the mink, the jewels, and the make-up, has on the story. Why is her way of dress important and how does it develop the themes of the story? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint

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