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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What type of school will Pete attend?
(a) Engineering.
(b) Medical college.
(c) Art.
(d) Secretarial.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What did Oceola promise Pete?
(a) To buy him a piano.
(b) To marry him.
(c) To pay for his school.
(d) He can stay at the flat until the fall.

11. What does Oceola spend her days doing while under Mrs. Ellsworth's care in Chapter 4?
(a) Working as a seamstress.
(b) Practicing the piano, playing concerts, and reading about her art.
(c) Working in a restaurant.
(d) Playing piano in Harlem all day long.

12. Who has Oceola met in the place she moved to in the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Pete Williams.
(b) Mrs. Ellsworth's children.
(c) Mr. Hunter.
(d) Mrs. Ellsworth's other protégée.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oceola play at the nightclubs?

2. Where has Oceola moved at the beginning of Chapter 4?

3. Where is the school that Pete will attend?

4. How long will Mrs. Ellsworth be gone?

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

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