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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Between Heartbeats.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Grove of Ascetics," what is the name of the girl who helps Palipana?
(a) Lakma.
(b) Upeksha.
(c) Amanthi.
(d) Dayani.

2. In "Between Heartbeats," what does Anil remember made Cullis fall in love with her?
(a) Her eyes.
(b) Her work.
(c) Her laugh.
(d) Her hair.

3. In "The Grove of Ascetics," who was the epigraphist who wrestled archaeological authority away from the Europeans?
(a) Palipana.
(b) Hultzsch.
(c) Sircar.
(d) Aiyar.

4. How many years did Palipana study the graffiti at Sigiriya?
(a) 8 years.
(b) 11 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 15 years.

5. In "Ananda," as Anil examines Sailor's skeleton, how long before his death does Anil think his left leg had been broken badly?
(a) About 2 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) About 3 years.
(d) 1 year.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is the house in Wickramasinghe where Sarath and Anil stay in "Ananada"?

2. What illness did Sarath's brother have when Sarath first went to the family estate in Ekneligoda?

3. In "Between Heartbeats," what was Leaf dying from?

4. What are the dimensions of the Stone Book at Polonnaruwa?

5. In "Between Heartbeats," where did Gamini meet Chrishanti?

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