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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Ananda," how long has it been since Sarath was last at Wickramasinghe?
(a) 15 years.
(b) At least a decade.
(c) 11 years.
(d) About 5 years.

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

4. From what type of tree can Anil break twigs to clean her teeth or burn to keep mosquitoes away?
(a) Kohomba.
(b) Sadikka.
(c) Kuru Kos.
(d) Moonoamal.

5. In "Ananda," when Anil finds Ananada drunk and drags him into the house, what does she play on her Walkman?
(a) Dig, Dig, Dig.
(b) Joyride.
(c) Jump.
(d) Black Cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1989, how many students attending school in Ratnapura district disappeared?

2. How long did Sarath stay at Wickramsinghe when he was 13 and his brother was sick?

3. In "Ananda," how many generations of a family have lived at the estate where Sarath, Anil, and Ananda work recreating Sailor's head?

4. In "Ananda," how long did it take Sirissa to walk to the school?

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

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