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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Oceola's last name?
(a) Ellsworth.
(b) Jones.
(c) Hunter.
(d) Williams.

2. Which two characters are introduced first?
(a) Oceola and Pete.
(b) Oceola and Mrs. Ellsworth.
(c) Mr. Hunter and Mrs.Ellsworth.
(d) Oceola and Mr. Hunter.

3. Where does Oceola live at the opening of the story?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Left Bank.
(c) Right Bank.
(d) Boston.

4. What is the occupation of the person who recommends Oceola to Mrs. Ellsworth?
(a) Music critic.
(b) Patron to artists.
(c) Choir director.
(d) Music teacher.

5. What service does Mrs. Ellsworth insist on providing for Oceola?
(a) Revoking her offer to Oceola.
(b) Having her move into her house.
(c) Providing an instrument other than the piano for Oceola to play.
(d) Providing a teacher for Oceola.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to the soprano that Mrs. Ellsworth had a complaint about?

2. Where does Oceola meet Mrs. Ellsworth about the offer?

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

4. How did the person who recommends Oceola meet her?

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

(see the answer key)

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