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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the soprano that Mrs. Ellsworth had a complaint about?
(a) She becomes popular with NY critics.
(b) She marries and forgots about music.
(c) She gives up music.
(d) She is trashed by NY critics.

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

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

4. Where did the person who recommends Oceola meet her?
(a) Paris.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Boston.

5. What kind of home does Oceola have?
(a) A mansion.
(b) A condominium.
(c) A house.
(d) A small apartment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mrs. Ellsworth receive the news of Oceola keeping a boarder?

3. What does Mrs. Ellsworth buy for Oceola?

4. What did Oceola do in college?

5. What point of view is the first section of "The Blues I'm Playing" written in?

(see the answer key)

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