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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who narrates Oceola's personal history?
(a) Mr. Hunter.
(b) Oceola's mother.
(c) Oceola.
(d) Pete.

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 do artists that Oceola meets abroad think could change the world?
(a) Love.
(b) Politics.
(c) Art.
(d) Money.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument(s) did Oceola's mother play?

2. What is Oceola's last name?

3. What best describes the way art didn't play a role in Oceola's life?

4. What did Oceola do before she meets Mrs. Ellsworth?

5. What kind of family was Oceola born to?

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