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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ellsworth rely on to choose protegees?
(a) Solely recommendations.
(b) A rating system she invented.
(c) Her practical sense.
(d) Intuition.

2. What does Oceola do for a living?
(a) Violinist.
(b) Guitarist.
(c) Maid.
(d) Pianist.

3. How did the person who recommends Oceola meet her?
(a) The person saw her in Paris.
(b) The person saw her at the university.
(c) The person saw her at a party.
(d) The person saw her at a church concert.

4. What did Oceola do before she meets Mrs. Ellsworth?
(a) All of the choices listed.
(b) Played for a church choir.
(c) Played for dances and house parties.
(d) Taught piano.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do for a living?

2. What complaint does Mrs. Ellsworth have about a soprano?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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