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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who sets up the appointment for Oceola to meet Mrs. Ellsworth?
(a) Mr. Hunter.
(b) Mrs. Ellsworth herself.
(c) Oceola's mother.
(d) Pete.

3. Where does Oceola live after the incident that occurred after the second move since a death in the family?
(a) At school.
(b) In a shelter.
(c) A friend's house.
(d) In a flat.

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

5. How does Mrs. Ellsworth receive the news of Oceola keeping a boarder?
(a) With a neutral reaction.
(b) With surprise.
(c) With understanding.
(d) With anger.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where did Oceola's family settle after traveling?

3. What is the ethnicity of the person Oceola receives piano lessons from?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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