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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of response to the letter does Oceola receive?
(a) She doesn't receive a response.
(b) A joyful one.
(c) An angry one.
(d) A disappointed one.

2. Why does Mrs. Ellsworth take Oceola out of the city?
(a) To get some vacation time.
(b) To rid her of her jazz tendencies.
(c) To let her practice her jazz music.
(d) To bring her to new teachers.

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

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

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

6. Who decides not to attend the wedding?
(a) Mrs. Ellsworth.
(b) Mr. Hunter.
(c) Pete.
(d) Oceola.

7. Who does Oceola write to about her engagement news?
(a) Her friend.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Mr. Hunter.
(d) Mrs. Ellsworth.

8. What could people no longer afford after a worldwide event that occurs during Chapter 4 while Oceola is abroad?
(a) Concerts.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Food.
(d) School.

9. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth want Oceola to move?
(a) Harlem.
(b) The Village.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Houston.

10. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about the time she spends with Oceola?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Sad.
(d) Angry.

11. What intrigues Mrs. Ellsworth about Oceola?
(a) Her family.
(b) Her jazz music.
(c) Her weaknesses.
(d) Her vitality and exoticness.

12. What worldwide event occurs while Oceola is away that affects everyone's finances?
(a) None of the choices listed.
(b) World War II.
(c) The Great Depression.
(d) World War I.

13. What does Mrs. Ellsworth arrange for Oceola?
(a) A trip to the city.
(b) A trip to the South.
(c) A trip to the North.
(d) A trip abroad.

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

15. What happens when Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola arrive at Oceola's home?
(a) Mrs. Ellsworth praises the home.
(b) Mrs. Ellsworth invites herself inside.
(c) Mrs. Ellsworth gives her a housewarming gift.
(d) Mrs. Ellsworth says goodbye and leaves.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Mrs. Ellsworth believes that one _______ can be substituted for another. (Fill in the blank)

4. What traits of Oceola does Mrs. Ellsworth think someone is taking advantage of?

5. What does Oceola play at the nightclubs?

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