The Blues I'm Playing | Short Essay Assignments

Short Essay Questions

The 60 short essay questions listed in this section require a one to two sentence answer. They ask students to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the text. Students must describe what they've read, rather than just recall it.

Short Essay Question - Section 1

1. Describe the setting of "The Blues I'm Playing."

2. Describe Mrs. Ellsworth.

3. What does Mrs. Ellsworth enjoy spending her resources on?

4. Describe the soprano that Mrs. Ellsworth does not take interest in.

5. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about her decision on the soprano later on?

6. Describe Oceola Jones.

7. What does Mrs. Ellsworth want Oceola to do in the beginning of the story?

8. How is Oceola brought to Mrs. Ellsworth's...
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