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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Asian Rumours.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Michael's dream that caused him to return to Ceylon, what would he see his father surrounded by?
(a) Men with guns.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Friends drinking.
(d) Crocodiles.

2. Near what continent is Ceylon located?
(a) Africa.
(b) Europe.
(c) Asia.
(d) Australasia.

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

4. What color were the cement floors where Michael used to live?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) White.
(d) Gray.

5. What type of pet was in the room of the friend's house where Michael awoke from a dream?
(a) Fish.
(b) Dog.
(c) Cat
(d) Hamster.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the introduction to Chapter 1, how long had there been a drought?

2. 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?

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. . ."?

4. How old was Michael when he realized he had slipped past a childhood he had ignored and not understood?

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

(see the answer key)

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