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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ellsworth cling to at the end of the story?
(a) A life without art.
(b) The mortality of friendship.
(c) The mortality of love.
(d) The immortality of beauty.

2. What does Chapter 5 of "The Blues I'm Playing" represent?
(a) The continuation of their artist/patron relationship.
(b) The end of Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola's relationship.
(c) The end of Mrs. Ellsworth's relationship with art.
(d) The beginning of a friendship.

3. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's immediate determination for Oceola?
(a) To get her to charge rent.
(b) To release her from the artist/patron relationship.
(c) To get her into a new apartment in Harlem.
(d) To get her out of Harlem.

4. What is the third thing that Oceola sings about as she plays for Mrs. Ellsworth in Chapter 5?
(a) Loss.
(b) Anger.
(c) Fulfillment.
(d) Joy.

5. Who does Mrs. Ellsworth ask to inquire about Oceola's private matters?
(a) Mr. Hunter.
(b) Oceola's mother.
(c) Oceola's former teachers.
(d) Pete Williams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Oceola do in the new city?

2. What worldwide event occurs while Oceola is away that affects everyone's finances?

3. Where did Oceola and her mother move after the death in their family?

4. What book does Mrs. Ellsworth get?

5. What else describes how Oceola views art?

(see the answer key)

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