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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Brother," when were the buildings that made up the hospital erected?
(a) 50 years ago.
(b) Mid-19th century.
(c) 80 years ago.
(d) Turn of the century.

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

3. In "The Grove of Ascetics," what is the name of the girl who helps Palipana?
(a) Lakma.
(b) Dayani.
(c) Amanthi.
(d) Upeksha.

4. In the 1970s, where did academics have international conferences?
(a) Calcutta, Beijing, and Badulla.
(b) Boston, Singapore, and Malaysia.
(c) Paris, Madrid, and Tokyo.
(d) Delhi, Colombo, and Hong Kong.

5. In the Introduction, where are Anil and her team?
(a) Ecuador.
(b) Chile.
(c) Guatemala.
(d) Peru.

6. In "A Brother," when did the victims of "intentional violence" (118) begin appearing at the hospital?
(a) March 1984.
(b) April 1984.
(c) May 1984.
(d) February 1984.

7. When did Palipana enter the field of archaeology?
(a) 30s.
(b) After retiring from civil service.
(c) Middle-age.
(d) 20s.

8. What was broken when Dr. Linus Corea was kidnapped?
(a) Rib.
(b) Finger.
(c) Wrist.
(d) Ankle.

9. When Anil examines bodies with forensic students in "Sarath," how old is the first victim?
(a) 19.
(b) 24.
(c) About 20.
(d) Maybe 30.

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

11. When was Dr. Linus Corea kidnapped?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1986.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1987.

12. Who does Anil read about when she is sick in "Sarath"?
(a) Einstein and Edison.
(b) Gandhi and Frank Sinatra.
(c) Lincoln and Roosevelt.
(d) Madame Curry and Mother Teresa.

13. In "Sarath," where does Anil's friend Leaf live who sends her a postcard?
(a) France.
(b) Britain.
(c) America.
(d) Germany.

14. In "A Brother," during the first two years of the war, how many casualties were brought in as a result of explosions?
(a) 400.
(b) 300.
(c) 350.
(d) 250.

15. From what family member did Anil get her name?
(a) Grandfather.
(b) Brother.
(c) Cousin.
(d) Uncle.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of "A Brother," how does Sarath remember that a prisoner was transported?

2. In "The Grove of Ascetics," who does Palipana say that the girl is who is with him?

3. How old is Sarath Diayasena?

4. In "A Brother," what does Sarath owe the hospital because his brother worked on the truck driver and removed the nails from his hands?

5. In "A Brother," what time of day do Sarath and Anil arrive at the center of Colombo?

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