1. LaWanda Page was born on October 19, 1920, in Cleveland, Ohio. When she was a toddler, her parents moved to another state, where she grew up. In which state was LaWanda raised? St. Louis, Missouri Pisgah Forest, North Carolina New Orleans, Louisiana Atlanta Georgia

2. In 1935, when LaWanda was 15 years-old, she began her career in entertainment as an exotic dancer. What name was she billed as? The African Queen of Desire The Sweet Honey Goddess of Desire Brown Sugar-n-Spice The Bronze Goddess of Fire

3. Around 1940, LaWanda, still the comedienne, began performing on the nightclub circuit in the Midwest, working with other comedians. What was the name that the circuit was known as? Crawdad Circuit Comic Circuit Chitlin Circuit The Midwest Circuit

4. In 1972, LaWanda was asked to co-star in a television series that was being put together. This series became an instant hit. What was the name of this television series? Answer: (Three Words. DO NOT use the ampersand (&).)

5. On September 14, 2002, LaWanda passed away in Los Angeles, California at the age of 81. What was the cause of death? Complications stemming from a heart attack Complications due to diabetes Natural causes Complications due to pneumonia