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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. When the Gasanawa group went to the December races, what would they order on their way?
(a) Crabs.
(b) Oysters.
(c) Curry.
(d) Chicken.

2. When did Mervyn's parents discover he had not passed the entrance exams for the university?
(a) 2 1/2 years later.
(b) 1 1/2 years later.
(c) 3 years later.
(d) 1 year later.

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

4. Who did Mervyn become engaged to after his parents arrived in England unannounced?
(a) Catherine Billings.
(b) Anna Archer.
(c) Kaye Roseleap.
(d) Martina Bryant.

5. How long had it been since Michael had been in Ceylon?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 25 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. During what month would Doris and Lalla spend their time at the races?

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

3. In what region of Ceylon was Jaffna located?

4. Where did Francis de Saram work?

5. What type of birds did Michael hear and see on a tree outside the old governor's house?

(see the answer key)

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