The Blues I'm Playing Test | Final Test - Hard

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The Blues I'm Playing Test | Final Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 105 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's immediate determination for Oceola?

2. What traits of Oceola does Mrs. Ellsworth think someone is taking advantage of?

3. What is Mrs. Ellsworth's first presumption that leads to her conclusion about Oceola and the boarder?

4. What are Mrs. Ellsworth's conclusions about Oceola and her boarder based on?

5. What is Oceola's apartment like?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Usually, a clear transformation can be seen in the characters of piece of a literature, but it is not so apparent in "The Blues I'm Playing." Have Oceola and Mrs. Ellsworth transformed in any way? How has Mrs. Ellsworth changed, and how has she stayed the same? How has Oceola changed, and how has she stayed the same?

Essay Topic 3

In "The Blues I'm Playing," it is not so clear sometimes whether a character is a victim or a heroine, especially in regards to Oceola, where it might depend on perspectives of other characters. What role does Oceola play in the story? Is she a victim or heroine? Why would she be considered a victim by Mrs. Ellsworth? What stereotypes would lead one to this conclusion? Make sure you answer each question and use examples from the story to support your answer.

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