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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time period does "The Blues I'm Playing" take place in?
(a) 1920s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1950s.
(d) 1940s.

2. What else does Mrs. Ellsworth insist on doing for Oceola?
(a) None of the above.
(b) Having her move to Atlanta.
(c) Providing her with money.
(d) Putting her through another university.

3. What complaint does Mrs. Ellsworth have about a soprano?
(a) Arrogance.
(b) Rudeness.
(c) Stench of garlic and sallow complexion.
(d) Pride and smugness.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Left Bank?

2. What do Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola do while she conducts the interview?

3. Who sets up the appointment for Oceola to meet Mrs. Ellsworth?

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

5. Which two characters are introduced first?

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