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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. When was the linguistic subtext that Palipana claimed to have been translated, but that seemed to be a fiction, supposed to have been written?
(a) 6th century.
(b) 11th century.
(c) 5th century.
(d) 9th century.

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how old does Anil think that Sailor was when he died?
(a) 54.
(b) 31.
(c) 42.
(d) 28.

3. How old is Sarath Diayasena?
(a) Early 40s.
(b) Late 30s.
(c) Early 50s.
(d) Late 40s.

4. In "The Grove of Ascetics," by what time has Ananda Udugama and his companions walked a mile and come down into the fields?
(a) 4:30 a.m.
(b) 4:15 a.m.
(c) 5:30 a.m.
(d) 5:15 a.m.

5. In Sarath, what sport did Anil excel in as a teenager?
(a) Tennis.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Track.
(d) Swimming.

Short Answer Questions

1. During Anil's second morning in Sri Lanka, where does is she asked to meet forensic students?

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," on their way back to Colombo, what do Sarath and Anil see in the road?

3. Who does Anil read about when she is sick in "Sarath"?

4. What was the occupation of Sarath's father?

5. When Anil gets sick at Bandarawela, what are her symptoms?

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