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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's first presumption that leads to her conclusion about Oceola and the boarder?
(a) Oceola does not need anyone's help.
(b) Oceola is strong, so she can't be taken advantage of.
(c) Oceola is strong, so she is taking advantage of her boarder.
(d) Oceola is a woman, so she is being taken advantage of.

2. What did Oceola promise Pete?
(a) To buy him a piano.
(b) He can stay at the flat until the fall.
(c) To marry him.
(d) To pay for his school.

3. Why is Mrs. Ellsworth disgruntled about Oceola's boarder?
(a) Because he does not pay rent.
(b) Because he is not good to Oceola.
(c) Because he is black.
(d) Because he is a bad person.

4. What does Oceola share with Mrs. Ellsworth in the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Her personal background.
(b) Her money.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Her romantic history.

5. What is the second element that makes up Oceola's life?
(a) Getting everything she wants.
(b) Laziness.
(c) Charity.
(d) Sacrifice.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Ellsworth take Oceola out of the city?

2. Where did Oceola's family settle after traveling?

3. What does Oceola play at the nightclubs?

4. What did Oceola do in college?

5. What does Oceola think of Mrs. Ellsworth's interest?

(see the answer key)

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