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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did the person who recommends Oceola meet her?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Paris.
(c) Boston.
(d) Harlem.

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

3. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth live?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Boston.
(c) New York City.
(d) Detroit.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oceola's last name?

2. What time period does "The Blues I'm Playing" take place in?

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

4. How many children does Mrs. Ellsworth have?

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

(see the answer key)

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