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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Mrs. Ellsworth want to provide specific things for Oceola?
(a) She wants her to be her friend.
(b) Simply to make Oceola happy.
(c) So she can devote time only to her music.
(d) To make her life easier.

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

4. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think of Oceola's piano playing during their first meeting?
(a) She is very impressed.
(b) She feels she has made the wrong decision.
(c) She thinks it is average.
(d) She is disappointed.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the occupation of the person who recommends Oceola to Mrs. Ellsworth?

2. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about her decision concerning Oceola?

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

4. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth live?

5. What kind of questions does Mrs. Ellsworth ask Oceola?

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