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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. What was the name of Palipana's brother who seemed more congenial than Palipana?
(a) Anishka.
(b) Narada.
(c) Chaminda.
(d) Ravith.

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how long are the shifts that gem-pit workers labor?
(a) 8 hours.
(b) 4 hours.
(c) 3 hours.
(d) 6 hours.

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

4. When Anil visits Lalitha in "Sarath," where does her grandmother say that she works?
(a) Colombo.
(b) Refugee camps.
(c) Rajagiriya.
(d) Fields.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Palipana enter the field of archaeology?

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

3. In "The Grove of Ascetics," where did a Sri Lankan translate rock graffiti?

4. From what family member did Anil get her name?

5. How many years was Sarath a student of Palipana?

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