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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think is happening to Oceola regarding the boarder?
(a) She is doing the right thing.
(b) She is taking advantage of the boarder.
(c) She charges too much for rent.
(d) She is being taken advantage of.

3. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth go at the end of Chapter 3?
(a) Bar Harbor.
(b) Europe.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Houston.

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

5. How did Oceola recognize Mrs. Ellsworth's reaction to the boarder?
(a) As a part of her job.
(b) As none of Mrs. Ellsworth's business.
(c) As a caring gesture.
(d) She ignored it.

6. What does Mrs. Ellsworth believe is more powerful than romantic love?
(a) Money.
(b) Nothing is more powerful than love.
(c) Art.
(d) Family.

7. Where does Oceola return after her long trip?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Houston.
(c) New York.
(d) Boston.

8. What is the second element that makes up Oceola's life?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Sacrifice.
(c) Charity.
(d) Getting everything she wants.

9. How long will Mrs. Ellsworth be gone?
(a) For the summer.
(b) For a few weeks.
(c) For the year.
(d) For a few days.

10. What do artists that Oceola meets abroad think could change the world?
(a) Money.
(b) Art.
(c) Politics.
(d) Love.

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

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

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

14. Who does the person who Mrs. Ellsworth asked to investigate Oceola's situation contact for information about Oceola?
(a) The boarder.
(b) The reverend.
(c) A former teacher.
(d) A maid.

15. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think of jazz?
(a) It is inspring.
(b) It is meaningful.
(c) It is beautiful.
(d) It is inappropriate.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think that art can replace the need for in Oceola's life?

3. Who narrates Oceola's personal history?

4. What activity does Oceola continue to pursue despite Mrs. Ellsworth's disapproval?

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

(see the answer keys)

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