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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What did Oceola promise Pete?
2. Where has Oceola moved at the beginning of Chapter 4?
3. What does Mrs. Ellsworth offer to Oceola the next day after their interview?
4. What best describes the beginning of the artist/patron relationship?
5. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's excuse for offering this service to Oceola?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Many themes and characters run through "The Blues I'm Playing." All provide important insight, but some may be more influential or significant than others. What character representation was the strongest and most significant in the story besides the two main characters of Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola? How do all the themes and characters come together in one message? What message did the author intend to give through this story?
Essay Topic 2
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 3
There are many different themes in "The Blues I'm Playing," and one of them is gossip. How does gossip play a role in "The Blues I'm Playing"? What does Mrs. Ellsworth find out through gossip? How do her findings that stem from gossip influence her decisions? Make sure you answer each question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
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