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1. Which two characters are introduced first?

Oceola and Mrs. Ellsworth.

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

1920s.

3. What point of view is the first section of "The Blues I'm Playing" written in?

Third person.

4. What does Oceola do for a living?

Pianist.

5. What is Oceola's last name?

Jones.

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

Left Bank.

7. What kind of home does Oceola have?

A small apartment.

8. Where is Left Bank?

Paris.

9. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth live?

New York City.

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

Widowed.

11. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's financial status?

Very wealthy.

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