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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, What We Think of Married Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Willie first attempt to raise when he lived at Palm Lodge?
(a) Sheep.
(b) Chickens.
(c) Cows.
(d) Goats.

2. What was Mervyn's favorite resthouse?
(a) Kitulgala.
(b) Kegalle.
(c) Kandy.
(d) Avissawella.

3. Where did Mervyn go to fight during a time when the university closed for vacation?
(a) France.
(b) India.
(c) Africa.
(d) Ireland.

4. How many children did Michael's ancestor who first came to Ceylon have with his Sinhalese wife?
(a) 5.
(b) 9.
(c) 7.
(d) 4.

5. What type of birds did Michael hear and see on a tree outside the old governor's house?
(a) Indian Peafowl.
(b) Crows and white cranes.
(c) Common Hill Myna.
(d) Black-hooded orioles and junglefowls.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Philip Ondaatje's occupation?

3. How old was Michael when he left Ceylon?

4. How often would Philip Ondaatje travel to England?

5. How many deer did Michael and his family see on the other side of the lake when they were showering in the jungle rain?

(see the answer key)

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