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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. How often would Philip Ondaatje travel to England?
(a) Every two years.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Every three years.
(d) Every other year.

2. What commission did Uncle Ned oversee while he was in Jaffna?
(a) Human rights.
(b) Food distribution.
(c) Race-riots.
(d) Transportation.

3. During what months did Michael's grandparents move to Nuwara Eliya?
(a) June and July.
(b) April and May.
(c) September and October.
(d) March and April.

4. What was Doris's favorite song in the 1920s?
(a) Moonlight Bay.
(b) Dream Just Dreams.
(c) A Fine Romance.
(d) After All.

5. As he awaited his approaching marriage, how long after Mervyn had returned to Ceylon did he announce another engagement?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 4 days.
(d) 9 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what university did Mervyn Ondaatje take entrance exams?

2. When was governor's house built?

3. How long after Michael awoke from a dream in a house near Lake Ontario, did he have a farewell party for his trip to Ceylon?

4. How much were bets on horse races if someone sat in the grandstand?

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

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