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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are Mrs. Ellsworth's conclusions about Oceola and her boarder based on?
(a) Facts.
(b) Her own interview with Oceola.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Only her instincts.

2. What best describes the part that art played in Oceola's life?
(a) Separate.
(b) Insignificant.
(c) Intricate.
(d) Her whole life.

3. What does Mrs. Ellsworth offer to Oceola the next day after their interview?
(a) To take her to Europe.
(b) To drive her home.
(c) To pay for her boarder's rent.
(d) To take her to Atlanta.

4. What best describes the beginning of the artist/patron relationship?
(a) Quick friendship.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Smooth.
(d) Good chemistry.

5. Where is the school that Pete will attend?
(a) Harlem.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Houston.
(d) Nashville.

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

7. What is Oceola's apartment like?
(a) Small and cluttered.
(b) Average.
(c) Extravagantly decorated.
(d) Spacious and organized.

8. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think that art can replace the need for in Oceola's life?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Romance.
(c) Money.
(d) Family.

9. What does Oceola send to Pete towards the end of Chapter 4?
(a) A ring.
(b) Books.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Money.

10. What frustrates Oceola the most about other artists?
(a) Superficiality.
(b) Their lack of talent.
(c) Their genius.
(d) Their work ethic.

11. Who is Oceola engaged to?
(a) Mr. Hunter.
(b) Mrs. Ellsworth's son.
(c) Pete.
(d) A man she met in Europe.

12. Why does Oceola send this item to Pete towards the end of Chapter 4?
(a) So he can come home for Thanksgiving.
(b) Because Mrs. Ellsworth suggests this gift.
(c) He asked for it.
(d) Because he sent her a gift.

13. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's first presumption that leads to her conclusion about Oceola and the boarder?
(a) Oceola is strong, so she is taking advantage of her boarder.
(b) Oceola does not need anyone's help.
(c) Oceola is strong, so she can't be taken advantage of.
(d) Oceola is a woman, so she is being taken advantage of.

14. Where has Oceola moved at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) The Village.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Boston.
(d) Atlanta.

15. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do in response to Oceola's answer about moving in Chapter 3?
(a) She gives in to Oceola's answer.
(b) She continues to insist that Oceola move.
(c) She stops talking to Oceola.
(d) She convinces Oceola to move.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where will Mrs. Ellsworth be for the winter?

2. Who does Mrs. Ellsworth ask to inquire about Oceola's private matters?

3. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about the time she spends with Oceola?

4. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's immediate determination for Oceola?

5. Who does the person who Mrs. Ellsworth asked to investigate Oceola's situation contact for information about Oceola?

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