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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Oceola do for a living?
(a) Maid.
(b) Guitarist.
(c) Pianist.
(d) Violinist.

2. What happens to the soprano that Mrs. Ellsworth had a complaint about?
(a) She becomes popular with NY critics.
(b) She marries and forgots about music.
(c) She is trashed by NY critics.
(d) She gives up music.

3. What was the financial situation for Oceola's family?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Average.
(c) Poor.
(d) Above average.

4. Who recommends Oceola to Mrs. Ellsworth?
(a) Oceola's mother.
(b) Ormond Hunter.
(c) Pete Williams.
(d) No one.

5. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about her decision concerning Oceola?
(a) She is unsure.
(b) She feels she made the wrong decision.
(c) She is wary.
(d) She is confident.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Oceola live at the opening of the story?

2. Who had a band in Oceola's family?

3. What did Oceola try to save up for in her teenage years?

4. How does Mrs. Ellsworth support artists who create beauty?

5. What point of view is the first section of "The Blues I'm Playing" written in?

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