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

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

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

4. How many years was Sarath a student of Palipana?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

5. In "Sarath," where does Anil's friend Leaf live who sends her a postcard?
(a) Germany.
(b) France.
(c) America.
(d) Britain.

Short Answer Questions

1. What decorates the Stone Book at Polonnaruwa?

2. What was the name of Palipana's brother who seemed more congenial than Palipana?

3. In "Sarath," what languages is a sign printed in that starts "Let conversations cease" (66)?

4. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how old does Anil think that Sailor was when he died?

5. When was the linguistic subtext that Palipana claimed to have been translated, but that seemed to be a fiction, supposed to have been written?

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