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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) Dogs.
(b) Friends drinking.
(c) Crocodiles.
(d) Men with guns.

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

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

4. What covered the windows in homes in Ceylon?
(a) Delicate bars.
(b) Curtains.
(c) Mosquito netting.
(d) Screens.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many sentries guarded the entrance to the old governor's home?

3. What color were the walls in the old governor's home when the Dutch first built the house?

4. In what book did Michael read these words: "she had been forced into prudence in her youth--she learned romance as she grew older. . ."?

5. How long had it been since Michael had been in Ceylon?

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