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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. Where is Lady Day said to be "not afraid to look for love" in paragraph 5?
2. Paragraph 7 says that Lady Day would stay longer if only she did not have to do what?
3. Who does the speaker say can be "crazier than a box of frogs" in paragraphs 5 of "Crazy They Call Me"?
4. What trait do dogs and Lady Day share that the speaker refers to as "a big risk" (para. 6)?
5. What does the speaker mean in paragraph 5 when she says, "There was no way to be in the world like that, not back then"?
Short Essay Questions
1. In what ways does the speaker excuse the singer even if she is late for a performance in paragraph 8?
2. According to paragraph 9, what feedback did the singer receive after losing weight?
3. What situation is described in paragraph 6 that involved Pepi being the only thing would could save Lady Day?
4. How is the makeup and hair Lady Day wears described in paragraph 9? What is it meant to do?
5. Why do you think Lady Day's relationships with other women did not last?
6. Who are the "business-minded fellows" waiting for Lady Day in paragraph 8 and why are they there?
7. Paragraph 7 says that most would not guess that Lady Day was what?
8. In what ways does the speaker compare Lady Day to her dog Pepi?
9. Who do you think Tallulah is and how is she described in paragraph 5?
10. How is Lady Day's relationship with babies described in paragraph 7?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Write an essay analyzing the symbolic significance Billie Holiday's race has on the story. Why is this important and how does it develop the themes of the story? What would be different if she were white? Use examples from the text to support your viewpoint.
Essay Topic 2
Write an essay examining the ending of "Crazy They Call Me." How did the ending fit into the storyline? Do you think the ending was effective? What theme might the ending represent? What might the author have done differently?
Essay Topic 3
Write an essay about the author of "Crazy They Call Me." Who is she? What else has she written? How is "Crazy They Call Me" similar or different from her other works?
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