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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Mrs. Ellsworth disgruntled about Oceola's boarder?
(a) Because he does not pay rent.
(b) Because he is a bad person.
(c) Because he is not good to Oceola.
(d) Because he is black.

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth buy for Oceola?
(a) A grand piano.
(b) A violin.
(c) A guitar.
(d) A cello.

3. What do Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola do while she conducts the interview?
(a) Drink tea.
(b) Eat lunch.
(c) Eat breakfast.
(d) Eat dinner.

4. What was the financial situation for Oceola's family?
(a) Average.
(b) Above average.
(c) Poor.
(d) Wealthy.

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

6. How does Mrs. Ellsworth support artists who create beauty?
(a) She gives them money.
(b) She gives them only moral support.
(c) She does not support artists.
(d) She refers them to patrons.

7. Which two characters are introduced first?
(a) Mr. Hunter and Mrs.Ellsworth.
(b) Oceola and Mr. Hunter.
(c) Oceola and Mrs. Ellsworth.
(d) Oceola and Pete.

8. What does Oceola's boarder do with his money?
(a) Saves up for medical school.
(b) Spends it on a piano for Oceola.
(c) Supports his family.
(d) Spends it on liquor.

9. Why does Oceola share with Mrs. Ellsworth?
(a) Mrs. Ellsworth requested this.
(b) It is a requirement for her job.
(c) She wants to be closer to her.
(d) She wants to put out all the facts.

10. What does Mrs. Ellsworth rely on to choose protegees?
(a) Intuition.
(b) Her practical sense.
(c) Solely recommendations.
(d) A rating system she invented.

11. What does Oceola share with Mrs. Ellsworth in the beginning of Chapter 2?
(a) Her personal background.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Her money.
(d) Her romantic history.

12. What kind of home does Oceola have?
(a) A condominium.
(b) A house.
(c) A mansion.
(d) A small apartment.

13. What did Oceola try to save up for in her teenage years?
(a) College.
(b) An apartment.
(c) Her mother's debts.
(d) A new piano.

14. What did Oceola's mother do in the new city?
(a) Play for a movie house.
(b) Play at university.
(c) She was unemployed.
(d) Teach.

15. What does Oceola do for a living?
(a) Violinist.
(b) Guitarist.
(c) Maid.
(d) Pianist.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Oceola born?

3. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think of Oceola's piano playing during their first meeting?

4. How many children does Mrs. Ellsworth have?

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

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