diff --git a/test/test_parentwork.py b/test/test_parentwork.py
index 0570afd35..d1093ad9d 100644
--- a/test/test_parentwork.py
+++ b/test/test_parentwork.py
@@ -145,13 +145,12 @@ class ParentWorkTest(unittest.TestCase, TestHelper):
         """Set up configuration"""
         self.setup_beets()
         self.load_plugins('parentwork')
+        musicbrainzngs.get_work_by_id = Mock(side_effect=mock_workid_response)
 
     def tearDown(self):
         self.unload_plugins()
         self.teardown_beets()
 
-    musicbrainzngs.get_work_by_id = Mock(side_effect=mock_workid_response)
-
     def test_normal_case(self):
         item = Item(path='/file', mb_workid='1', parentwork_workid_current='1')
         item.add(self.lib)