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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Sarath," what languages is a sign printed in that starts "Let conversations cease" (66)?
(a) Sinhala, English and Spanish.
(b) Sinhala, French, and English.
(c) Sinhala, English, and German.
(d) Latin, Sinhala, and English.

2. In "A Brother," where did women sleep when their children were in the hospital?
(a) On the floor.
(b) On stools.
(c) In a chair.
(d) On their child's bed.

3. In "Sarath," how long is Anil supposed to work with an archaeologist in Colombo?
(a) 4 weeks.
(b) 13 weeks.
(c) 7 weeks.
(d) 11 weeks.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Brother," where was Anil the first time she heard the term "amygdala"?

2. In "A Brother," where did Anil study forensic sciences to human rights?

3. In "The Grove of Ascetics," how long are the shifts that gem-pit workers labor?

4. In "A Brother," when did the victims of "intentional violence" (118) begin appearing at the hospital?

5. In "Sarath," how old is Lalitha?

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