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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. In "The Grove of Ascetics," what date does Anil give to the cache of bones where Sailor was found?
(a) 18th century.
(b) 19th century.
(c) 11 century.
(d) 9th century.

5. What decorates the Stone Book at Polonnaruwa?
(a) Swans.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Leaves.
(d) Ducks.

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

7. In "Sarath," when Anil examines bodies with forensic students, where does she believe that the second victim fell from?
(a) Helicopter.
(b) Mountain path.
(c) Bridge.
(d) High-rise building.

8. In "A Brother," what time of day do Sarath and Anil arrive at the center of Colombo?
(a) Dawn.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) Midnight.
(d) 1 a.m.

9. When did a Japanese archaeologist discover the Bodhisattvas?
(a) 1911.
(b) 1918.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1904.

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

11. In "A Brother," how much did a new artificial foot cost in Sri Lanka?
(a) 175 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 30 pounds.
(d) 70 pounds.

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

13. When Anil gets sick at Bandarawela, what are her symptoms?
(a) Fever and chills.
(b) Sore throat and fever.
(c) Vomiting and diarrhea.
(d) Headache and fever.

14. In "A Brother," where was Anil the first time she heard the term "amygdala"?
(a) London.
(b) Paris.
(c) Geneva.
(d) Munich.

15. What was the occupation of Sarath's father?
(a) Archaeologist.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Professor.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the first victims began appearing in "A Brother," how were they described?

2. In "Sarath," when does Anil arrive at Katunayake airport?

3. After how much time do doctors no longer need to use the reference books that were available in base hospital?

4. In "Sarath," how long is Anil supposed to work with an archaeologist in Colombo?

5. During the reign of Udaya the Third, how were monks killed who fled the court to escape the king?

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