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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of image of Oceola's life did Oceola paint for Mrs. Ellsworth?
(a) Candid.
(b) Horrible.
(c) Stiff.
(d) Concise.

2. What member of Oceola's family died before they moved again?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Stepfather.
(c) Mother.
(d) Father.

3. Where does Oceola meet Mrs. Ellsworth about the offer?
(a) A school.
(b) A party.
(c) Church.
(d) A music room.

4. What do Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola do while she conducts the interview?
(a) Eat breakfast.
(b) Eat dinner.
(c) Eat lunch.
(d) Drink tea.

5. What time period does "The Blues I'm Playing" take place in?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1940s.
(d) 1920s.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did Oceola receive piano lessons from as she grew up?

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do at Oceola's home?

3. What else does Mrs. Ellsworth insist on doing for Oceola?

4. Why does Mrs. Ellsworth want to provide specific things for Oceola?

5. Where does Oceola live at the opening of the story?

(see the answer key)

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