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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Ceylon Cactus and Succulent Society.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Mervyn's favorite resthouse?
(a) Kegalle.
(b) Kitulgala.
(c) Kandy.
(d) Avissawella.

2. In 1947, after leaving the Mount Lavinia Hotel, where did Mervyn go to eat?
(a) Italian restaurant.
(b) Muslim restaurant.
(c) American restaurant.
(d) Chinese restaurant.

3. During what months did Michael's grandparents move to Nuwara Eliya?
(a) June and July.
(b) September and October.
(c) March and April.
(d) April and May.

4. How far was the car from the house when it stalled?
(a) 1/4 mile.
(b) 1 mile.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) 1/2 mile.

5. Where did Doris hold her breath and faint so that Mervyn would have to stop drinking?
(a) Kitulgala resthouse.
(b) Ambepussa resthouse.
(c) Tissamaharama resthouse.
(d) Dambulla resthouse.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much were bets on horse races if someone sat in the grandstand?

2. How far was it from Galle to Colombo?

3. What would V.C. and Archer drink with Mervyn at Rock Hill?

4. What was the name of the last estate that Michael and his siblings lived on as children?

5. In the introduction to Chapter 1, how long had there been a drought?

(see the answer key)

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