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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who had a band in Oceola's family?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Father.
(c) Mother.
(d) Stepfather.

2. What point of view is the first section of "The Blues I'm Playing" written in?
(a) First person.
(b) Varies.
(c) Third person.
(d) Second person.

3. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do in response to Oceola's answer about moving in Chapter 3?
(a) She continues to insist that Oceola move.
(b) She convinces Oceola to move.
(c) She stops talking to Oceola.
(d) She gives in to Oceola's answer.

4. What does Oceola think about Mrs. Ellsworth's insistence on moving?
(a) She is moved by her offer.
(b) She completely agrees.
(c) She would rather stay in Harlem.
(d) She appreciates it.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Oceola first learn to play piano?

2. What does Oceola share with Mrs. Ellsworth in the beginning of Chapter 2?

3. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about the time she spends with Oceola?

4. Mrs. Ellsworth believes that one _______ can be substituted for another. (Fill in the blank)

5. How does Oceola feel about Mrs. Ellsworth's offer?

(see the answer key)

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