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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Grove of Ascetics," when was the graffiti at Sigiriya thought to have been inscribed?
(a) 8th century.
(b) 7th century.
(c) 5th century.
(d) 6th century.

2. What colored sarongs do the men wear who are rolling cigarettes at the end of "The Grove of Ascetics"?
(a) Reddish-orange.
(b) Green.
(c) Blue-green.
(d) Yellow.

3. In "The Grove of Ascetics," where did a Sri Lankan translate rock graffiti?
(a) Sigiriya.
(b) Pompeii.
(c) Dambulla.
(d) Hereculaneum.

4. When was Dr. Linus Corea kidnapped?
(a) 1987.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1988.

5. In "Ananda," what time did Sirissa always reach the bridge?
(a) 5:30 a.m.
(b) 7:00 a.m.
(c) 5:00 a.m.
(d) 6:30 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how old is Palipana?

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

3. In "Ananda," when Anil finds Ananada drunk and drags him into the house, what does she play on her Walkman?

4. In "A Brother," how much did a new artificial foot cost in Sri Lanka?

5. When did Asanga the Wise and his followers live in solitude at Arankale?

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