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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Grove of Ascetics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Grove of Ascetics," what date does Anil give to the cache of bones where Sailor was found?
(a) 18th century.
(b) 9th century.
(c) 11 century.
(d) 19th century.

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," at what time of day does Palipana say that eyes of the Buddha had to be painted?
(a) 4 p.m.
(b) 5 a.m.
(c) 3 a.m.
(d) 9 p.m.

3. In "The Grove of Ascetics," on their way back to Colombo, what do Sarath and Anil see in the road?
(a) Truck driver.
(b) Dead man.
(c) Cow.
(d) Dog.

4. How old was Anil when she left Sri Lanka?
(a) 18.
(b) 24.
(c) 21.
(d) 31.

5. When Anil gets sick at Bandarawela, what are her symptoms?
(a) Headache and fever.
(b) Vomiting and diarrhea.
(c) Sore throat and fever.
(d) Fever and chills.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how long are the shifts that gem-pit workers labor?

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," what is the name of the girl who helps Palipana?

3. In "Sarath," how long has it been since Anil has been to Sri Lanka?

4. During the reign of Udaya the Third, how were monks killed who fled the court to escape the king?

5. In "Sarath," when was a mass grave found in Naipattimunai?

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