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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Brother.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. In "A Brother," what does Sarath owe the hospital because his brother worked on the truck driver and removed the nails from his hands?
(a) Iodine.
(b) Betalima.
(c) Antibiotics.
(d) 2 needles.

4. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how old is Palipana?
(a) 74.
(b) 71.
(c) 76.
(d) 78.

5. In "Sarath," how old is Lalitha?
(a) 50.
(b) 48.
(c) 49.
(d) 51.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What age was Dr. Linus Corea when he had his first birthday in captivity?

3. In "A Brother," how much did a new artificial foot cost in Sri Lanka?

4. In "A Brother," when was Anil married for a short time?

5. In "Sarath," where does Anil's friend Leaf live who sends her a postcard?

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