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The Blues I'm Playing | Quiz

Langston Hughes
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The Blues I'm Playing | Quiz

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1)

What happened after Oceola and her mother moved the second time after the death in their family? (from Section 2)

Her mother lost her job.
Oceola lost her jobs.
Oceola became sick.
Her mother died.
2)

Who does Mrs. Ellsworth ask to inquire about Oceola's private matters? (from Section 3)

Mr. Hunter.
Pete Williams.
Oceola's mother.
Oceola's former teachers.
3)

What does Oceola's boarder do with his money? (from Section 2)

Spends it on liquor.
Supports his family.
Spends it on a piano for Oceola.
Saves up for medical school.
4)

Where does Mrs. Ellsworth want Oceola to move? (from Section 3)

Houston.
Atlanta.
The Village.
Harlem.
5)

What best describes the part that art played in Oceola's life? (from Section 3)

Separate.
Intricate.
Her whole life.
Insignificant.
6)

What is the item that Mrs. Ellsworth stares at as she says the last line of the story contained in? (from Section 5)

Glass case.
Another room.
A box.
Persian vase.
7)

What is one of the elements that makes up Oceola's life? (from Section 3)

Charity.
Getting things handed to her from patrons.
Laziness.
Work.
8)

Who does the person who Mrs. Ellsworth asked to investigate Oceola's situation contact for information about Oceola? (from Section 3)

The reverend.
The boarder.
A maid.
A former teacher.
9)

What does Mrs. Ellsworth think of Oceola's marriage? (from Section 4)

She thinks Pete will be abusive.
She thinks Oceola should marry someone else.
She thinks it's a great thing.
She has given up on music.
10)

How does Mrs. Ellsworth speak about Oceola to her dressmaker? (from Section 3)

As a project or hobby.
As an employee.
As a friend.
As a mother.
11)

What does Mrs. Ellsworth do at Oceola's home? (from Section 3)

Cooks dinner.
Investigates the apartment.
Makes tea.
Eats dinner.
12)

Who sings, "I'd go up on de mountain/ And call my baby back" at the end of the story? (from Section 5)

Oceola.
Mr. Hunter.
Pete.
Mrs. Ellsworth.
13)

What book does Mrs. Ellsworth get? (from Section 2)

Othello.
Great Expectations.
Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Nigger Moon.
14)

Where is the event Oceola attends when she returns from her long trip? (from Section 4)

Atlanta.
Harlem.
Boston.
Houston.
15)

What is the third thing that Oceola sings about as she plays for Mrs. Ellsworth in Chapter 5? (from Section 5)

Loss.
Joy.
Fulfillment.
Anger.
16)

What does Mrs. Ellsworth arrange for Oceola? (from Section 4)

A trip to the North.
A trip to the South.
A trip abroad.
A trip to the city.
17)

What does Mrs. Ellsworth think of impermanence? (from Section 5)

As the only choice.
As impending loss.
As a way of life.
As worthy of love.
18)

What best describes the beginning of the artist/patron relationship? (from Section 3)

Good chemistry.
Quick friendship.
Smooth.
Awkward.
19)

Where does Mrs. Ellsworth visit Oceola when Oceola is away from New York? (from Section 4)

Paris.
Atlanta.
Houston.
London.
20)

Who narrates Oceola's personal history? (from Section 3)

Mr. Hunter.
Pete.
Oceola.
Oceola's mother.
21)

What does Oceola receive when she attends the event after she returns from her long trip? (from Section 4)

A new piano.
A gift.
A proposal.
A cold welcome.
22)

How does Mrs. Ellsworth receive the news of Oceola keeping a boarder? (from Section 2)

With surprise.
With anger.
With understanding.
With a neutral reaction.
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