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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Oceola receive Mrs. Ellsworth's help in the way that she does?
(a) She feels grateful.
(b) She feels she is undeserving.
(c) She is suspicious.
(d) She hates Mrs. Ellsworth.

2. Where does Oceola travel from to meet Mrs. Ellsworth at the end of the story?
(a) Nashville.
(b) Houston.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Paris.

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

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

5. What kind of family was Oceola born to?
(a) Musical.
(b) Circus.
(c) Literary.
(d) Dancing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What member of Oceola's family died before they moved again?

2. What else describes how Oceola views art?

3. Who gave Oceola her first lessons in playing piano?

4. What event does Oceola attend when she returns from her long trip?

5. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do at Oceola's home?

(see the answer key)

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