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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What are Mrs. Ellsworth's conclusions about Oceola and her boarder based on?
2. What kind of response to the letter does Oceola receive?
3. What does Oceola send to Pete towards the end of Chapter 4?
4. What is one of the elements that makes up Oceola's life?
5. What event does Oceola attend when she returns from her long trip?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Mrs. Ellsworth is one of the main characters of "The Blues I'm Playing." Describe her background and explore how her passion for art may be related to her background. Why does Mrs. Ellsworth spend so much of her time and resources? Why has she lost interest in her own life? Make sure you answer each question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
Essay Topic 2
"The Blues I'm Playing" takes place in another time period, and its setting provides an interesting backdrop that adds depth to the story. Describe the time period that this short story takes place in as well as the different places. How does the time period influence the characters? How does each place reflect Oceola or Mrs. Ellsworth? Make sure you answer each part of the question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
Marriage is usually a very happy occasion, but Mrs. Ellsworth reacts unhappily to news of Oceola's engagement. There are various reasons that could explain why she is so unsupportive of the engagement. List some of those reasons, and explain why. Why does Mrs. Ellsworth think Oceola's career will be over once married? What did marriage mean to Mrs. Ellsworth in her own life? Make sure you answer all questions using examples from the story to support your answer.
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