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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "The Grove of Ascetics," on their way back to Colombo, what do Sarath and Anil see in the road?
(a) Dead man.
(b) Cow.
(c) Dog.
(d) Truck driver.

2. In The Grove of Ascetics, where does Anil say that the pollen on Sailor might have come from?
(a) Kalmunai.
(b) Kegalle and Ratnapura.
(c) Trincomalee.
(d) Matara and Galle.

3. At the end of "Sarath," how many skeletons have skulls?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. In "A Brother," how many pounds would a new artificial foot cost in Europe?
(a) 2,500.
(b) 3,500.
(c) 2,000.
(d) 3,000.

5. What age was Palipana when he finished studying languages and text?
(a) 39.
(b) 38.
(c) 41.
(d) 40.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Palipana enter the field of archaeology?

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," when was the graffiti at Sigiriya thought to have been inscribed?

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

4. How did Anil's parents die?

5. In "Sarath," how long has it been since Anil has been to Sri Lanka?

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