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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Oceola's apartment like?
(a) Small and cluttered.
(b) Extravagantly decorated.
(c) Average.
(d) Spacious and organized.

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

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

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

5. Mrs. Ellsworth believes that one _______ can be substituted for another. (Fill in the blank)
(a) Life.
(b) Medium of art.
(c) Person.
(d) Passion.

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

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

8. Where will Mrs. Ellsworth be for the winter?
(a) Europe.
(b) The Berkshires.
(c) Houston.
(d) Atlanta.

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

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

11. What did Mrs. Ellsworth decide to make her business in regards to Oceola?
(a) To stalk Oceola.
(b) To control Oceola's every move.
(c) To learn about Negro life.
(d) To learn how to play piano.

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

13. Where is the event Oceola attends when she returns from her long trip?
(a) Boston.
(b) Harlem.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Houston.

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

15. What kind of wedding dress does Oceola want?
(a) A house one.
(b) A simple one.
(c) A luxurious one.
(d) A black one.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mrs. Ellsworth ask to inquire about Oceola's private matters?

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth believe is more powerful than romantic love?

3. What event does Oceola attend when she returns from her long trip?

4. What are Mrs. Ellsworth's conclusions about Oceola and her boarder based on?

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

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