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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Oceola spend her days doing while under Mrs. Ellsworth's care in Chapter 4?
2. Who does Oceola write to about her engagement news?
3. Mrs. Ellsworth believes that one _______ can be substituted for another. (Fill in the blank)
4. Where does Mrs. Ellsworth visit Oceola when Oceola is away from New York?
5. What is one of the elements that makes up Oceola's life?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Symbolism is a device used in many literary pieces, including "The Blues I'm Playing." What symbols are in the story, and what do they mean? Which characters are associated with certain symbols? What do Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola symbolize? Make sure you answer each question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
Considering the time period that "The Blues I'm Playing" takes place in, race plays a prominent role in different ways. How is the theme of race reflected throughout the story? What examples of racism have you found in the story? How do members of different races interact with each other in the story? Make sure you answer each question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Oceola is another main character of "The Blues I'm Playing." Her complex character has different traits in comparison to Mrs. Ellsworth, though they share a passion for music. What is Oceola's personal background? How does her background affect her view on art? How has her background formed the person she is now? Make sure you answer each question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
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