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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think of Oceola's marriage?
(a) She thinks Pete will be abusive.
(b) She has given up on music.
(c) She thinks Oceola should marry someone else.
(d) She thinks it's a great thing.

2. What does Oceola think about Mrs. Ellsworth's insistence on moving?
(a) She would rather stay in Harlem.
(b) She completely agrees.
(c) She is moved by her offer.
(d) She appreciates it.

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

4. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth take Oceola after she sees no change in Oceola's tendencies?
(a) Boston.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) The Berkshires.
(d) Harlem.

5. What passion does Mrs. Ellsworth think Oceola needs to remove from her life?
(a) School.
(b) Pete.
(c) Music.
(d) Fashion.

6. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's second presumption that leads to her conclusion about Oceola and the boarder?
(a) Living in the United States is bad for Oceola.
(b) Living in Harlem is good for Oceola.
(c) Living in Harlem is bad for the boarder.
(d) Living in Harlem is bad for Oceola.

7. Mrs. Ellsworth believes that one _______ can be substituted for another. (Fill in the blank)
(a) Person.
(b) Medium of art.
(c) Passion.
(d) Life.

8. How did Oceola react to Mrs. Ellsworth's reaction to the boarder?
(a) She dwelled on it.
(b) She fought about it.
(c) She agreed with her.
(d) She shrugged it off.

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

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

11. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth send Oceola?
(a) Hawaii.
(b) Europe.
(c) Africa.
(d) The American South.

12. What best describes the way art didn't play a role in Oceola's life?
(a) Only one part of her life.
(b) Intricate.
(c) Separate.
(d) Art as a complement to her life.

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

14. Where does this investigator's source know Oceola from?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Houston.
(c) School.
(d) Church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who narrates Oceola's personal history?

2. What did Oceola promise Pete?

3. How long will Mrs. Ellsworth be gone?

4. What is one of the elements that makes up Oceola's life?

5. What is Oceola's apartment like?

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