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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do in response to Oceola's answer about moving in Chapter 3?
(a) She stops talking to Oceola.
(b) She convinces Oceola to move.
(c) She continues to insist that Oceola move.
(d) She gives in to Oceola's answer.

2. What kind of family was Oceola born to?
(a) Literary.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Circus.
(d) Musical.

3. What are Mrs. Ellsworth's conclusions about Oceola and her boarder based on?
(a) Gossip.
(b) Facts.
(c) Her own interview with Oceola.
(d) Only her instincts.

4. Where is the school that Pete will attend?
(a) Houston.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Nashville.
(d) Atlanta.

5. What did Oceola try to save up for in her teenage years?
(a) Her mother's debts.
(b) College.
(c) A new piano.
(d) An apartment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What time period does "The Blues I'm Playing" take place in?

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think is happening to Oceola regarding the boarder?

3. What service does Mrs. Ellsworth insist on providing for Oceola?

4. How many children does Mrs. Ellsworth have?

5. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about her decision concerning Oceola?

(see the answer key)

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