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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ellsworth give to meet Oceola's needs?
(a) Affection.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Time and money.

2. Where does Oceola live after the incident that occurred after the second move since a death in the family?
(a) At school.
(b) In a flat.
(c) In a shelter.
(d) A friend's house.

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

4. What school did Oceola attend?
(a) Wilberforce College.
(b) Harlem College.
(c) New York University.
(d) Georgia Tech.

5. Who boarded with Oceola when she lived on her own?
(a) Mr. Hunter.
(b) Pete Williams.
(c) Mrs. Ellsworth.
(d) She lived alone.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Oceola's mother do in the new city?

2. What does Oceola's boarder do with his money?

3. Which two characters are introduced first?

4. What is Oceola's last name?

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

(see the answer key)

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