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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. How does Mrs. Ellsworth feel about the time she spends with Oceola?
2. What does Mrs. Ellsworth offer to Oceola the next day after their interview?
3. What does Mrs. Ellsworth do in response to Oceola's answer about moving in Chapter 3?
4. Who does the person who Mrs. Ellsworth asked to investigate Oceola's situation contact for information about Oceola?
5. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's immediate determination for 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
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.
Essay Topic 3
Art, specifically music, is the center of this short story. All the characters are connected to art in some form, but Mrs. Ellsworth and Oceola both devote their lives to it. What does Mrs. Ellsworth think of art? What kind of belief does she wish to instill in Oceola? How does Oceola view art? What are the differences in the characters' perceptions of art? Make sure you answer each part of the question and use examples from the story to support your answer.
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