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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 bad for Oceola.
(c) Living in Harlem is good for Oceola.
(d) Living in Harlem is bad for the boarder.

3. Where does Oceola want to be married?
(a) Houston.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Europe.
(d) Atlanta.

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

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

6. What activity does Oceola continue to pursue despite Mrs. Ellsworth's disapproval?
(a) Practicing piano.
(b) Playing piano at her concerts.
(c) Playing jazz at house parties.
(d) Studying music.

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

8. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's first presumption that leads to her conclusion about Oceola and the boarder?
(a) Oceola does not need anyone's help.
(b) Oceola is strong, so she is taking advantage of her boarder.
(c) Oceola is strong, so she can't be taken advantage of.
(d) Oceola is a woman, so she is being taken advantage of.

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

10. What is one of the elements that makes up Oceola's life?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Charity.
(c) Work.
(d) Getting things handed to her from patrons.

11. Where is the school that Pete will attend?
(a) Houston.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Harlem.
(d) Atlanta.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola arrive at Oceola's home?

3. Who does Oceola write to about her engagement news?

4. How does Mrs. Ellsworth speak about Oceola to her dressmaker?

5. What is Oceola's apartment like?

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