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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the service(s) that Mrs. Ellsworth insists on providing for Oceola?
(a) Make Oceola's life easier.
(b) Simply to make Oceola happy.
(c) None of the above.
(d) Refine her playing.

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

3. How did Oceola first learn to play piano?
(a) In school.
(b) Formal lessons.
(c) Mrs. Ellsworth taught her.
(d) By ear.

4. What does Mrs. Ellsworth buy for Oceola?
(a) A grand piano.
(b) A violin.
(c) A cello.
(d) A guitar.

5. What point of view is the first section of "The Blues I'm Playing" written in?
(a) Varies.
(b) Second person.
(c) First person.
(d) Third person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What member of Oceola's family died before they moved again?

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth rely on to choose protegees?

3. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's financial status?

4. What does Mrs. Ellsworth give to meet Oceola's needs?

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

(see the answer key)

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