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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What event does Oceola attend when she returns from her long trip?
(a) Pete's graduation.
(b) A wedding.
(c) A concert.
(d) Mrs. Ellsworth's dinner party.

3. How does Oceola feel about being engaged?
(a) Compromising.
(b) Unhappy.
(c) Scared.
(d) Ecstatic.

4. What are Mrs. Ellsworth's conclusions about Oceola and her boarder based on?
(a) Only her instincts.
(b) Gossip.
(c) Her own interview with Oceola.
(d) Facts.

5. What worldwide event occurs while Oceola is away that affects everyone's finances?
(a) World War I.
(b) None of the choices listed.
(c) The Great Depression.
(d) World War II.

6. What happens when Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola arrive at Oceola's home?
(a) Mrs. Ellsworth invites herself inside.
(b) Mrs. Ellsworth praises the home.
(c) Mrs. Ellsworth says goodbye and leaves.
(d) Mrs. Ellsworth gives her a housewarming gift.

7. What passion does Mrs. Ellsworth think Oceola needs to remove from her life?
(a) Pete.
(b) School.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Music.

8. What could people no longer afford after a worldwide event that occurs during Chapter 4 while Oceola is abroad?
(a) Concerts.
(b) Clothes.
(c) School.
(d) Food.

9. Where does Oceola find an appreciation for her type of music?
(a) London.
(b) The Village.
(c) Paris.
(d) The Berkshires.

10. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's immediate determination for Oceola?
(a) To get her out of Harlem.
(b) To get her into a new apartment in Harlem.
(c) To get her to charge rent.
(d) To release her from the artist/patron relationship.

11. Where will Mrs. Ellsworth be for the winter?
(a) Atlanta.
(b) Houston.
(c) Europe.
(d) The Berkshires.

12. Why does Oceola send this item to Pete towards the end of Chapter 4?
(a) He asked for it.
(b) So he can come home for Thanksgiving.
(c) Because he sent her a gift.
(d) Because Mrs. Ellsworth suggests this gift.

13. What traits of Oceola does Mrs. Ellsworth think someone is taking advantage of?
(a) Her lack of intelligence.
(b) Her lack of strength.
(c) Her good nature and generosity.
(d) Her lack of responsibility.

14. What does Oceola send to Pete towards the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Clothes.
(b) A ring.
(c) Money.
(d) Books.

15. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do at Oceola's home?
(a) Investigates the apartment.
(b) Makes tea.
(c) Eats dinner.
(d) Cooks dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Oceola's apartment like?

2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think that art can replace the need for in Oceola's life?

3. What does Oceola think about Mrs. Ellsworth's insistence on moving?

4. Who narrates Oceola's personal history?

5. What does Mrs. Ellsworth arrange for Oceola?

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