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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, A Fine Romance.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On their way to the December races, where would the Gasanawa group go swimming?
(a) Galle.
(b) Ambalangoda.
(c) Negombo.
(d) Batticaloa.

2. How old did Michael believe his mother was when she met Mervyn?
(a) 22.
(b) 27.
(c) 29.
(d) 24.

3. In what book did Michael read these words: "she had been forced into prudence in her youth--she learned romance as she grew older. . ."?
(a) Emma.
(b) Sense & Sensibility.
(c) Persuasion.
(d) Love and Friendship.

4. What color dress did the Dutch governor's daughter wear when she appeared as a ghost?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Blue.

5. During what month would Doris and Lalla spend their time at the races?
(a) November.
(b) January.
(c) March.
(d) August.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the only thing Mervyn had to offer his parents and sister when they arrived in England?

2. What color were the walls in the old governor's home in Jaffna?

3. In what region of Ceylon was Jaffna located?

4. What did Francis de Saram hold in his hand as he died?

5. During what months did Michael's grandparents move to Nuwara Eliya?

(see the answer key)

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