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

2. Who does Mrs. Ellsworth ask to inquire about Oceola's private matters?
(a) Pete Williams.
(b) Oceola's mother.
(c) Mr. Hunter.
(d) Oceola's former teachers.

3. What does Oceola play at the nightclubs?
(a) Country music.
(b) She doesn't play there.
(c) Classical music.
(d) Blues music.

4. What event does Oceola attend when she returns from her long trip?
(a) Mrs. Ellsworth's dinner party.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A concert.
(d) Pete's graduation.

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

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

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

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

9. How does Mrs. Ellsworth speak about Oceola to her dressmaker?
(a) As an employee.
(b) As a mother.
(c) As a friend.
(d) As a project or hobby.

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

11. What traits of Oceola does Mrs. Ellsworth think someone is taking advantage of?
(a) Her lack of intelligence.
(b) Her lack of responsibility.
(c) Her lack of strength.
(d) Her good nature and generosity.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What frustrates Oceola the most about other artists?

2. What passion does Mrs. Ellsworth think Oceola needs to remove from her life?

3. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's first presumption that leads to her conclusion about Oceola and the boarder?

4. What does Oceola spend her days doing while under Mrs. Ellsworth's care in Chapter 4?

5. What best describes the part that art played in Oceola's life?

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