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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's immediate determination for Oceola?
(a) To get her out of Harlem.
(b) To get her to charge rent.
(c) To get her into a new apartment in Harlem.
(d) To release her from the artist/patron relationship.

2. Who is Oceola engaged to?
(a) Mr. Hunter.
(b) A man she met in Europe.
(c) Pete.
(d) Mrs. Ellsworth's son.

3. What passion does Mrs. Ellsworth think Oceola needs to remove from her life?
(a) School.
(b) Pete.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Music.

4. Where does Oceola find an appreciation for her type of music?
(a) London.
(b) The Berkshires.
(c) The Village.
(d) Paris.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. What are Mrs. Ellsworth's conclusions about Oceola and her boarder based on?
(a) Only her instincts.
(b) Facts.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Her own interview with Oceola.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do artists that Oceola meets abroad think could change the world?

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth offer to Oceola the next day after their interview?

3. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth visit Oceola when Oceola is away from New York?

4. What does Oceola think about Mrs. Ellsworth's insistence on moving?

5. What does Oceola play at the nightclubs?

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