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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 long after dawn would the garden be a blaze of heat, frantic with noise and butterflies?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 15 minutes.

2. How many sentries guarded the entrance to the old governor's home?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 4.
(d) 5.

3. What did Michael have to eat for lunch when he was at the old governor's home?
(a) Jambalaya.
(b) Crab curry.
(c) Egg plant curry.
(d) Fried Rice.

4. In what region of Ceylon was Jaffna located?
(a) Western.
(b) Southern.
(c) Eastern.
(d) Northern.

5. What was the only thing Mervyn had to offer his parents and sister when they arrived in England?
(a) Dry toast.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Champagne.
(d) Sour milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old did Michael believe his mother was when she met Mervyn?

2. When was governor's house built?

3. Who did Mervyn become engaged to while his parents thought he was a student?

4. How tall were the doorways of the old governor's home?

5. How old was the fort, where the old governor's home was located?

(see the answer key)

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