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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Don't Talk to Me about Matisse.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What game did the insurgents play with Michael's younger sister Susan when they came to Rock Hill?
(a) Cricket.
(b) Horseshoes.
(c) Badminton.
(d) Croquet.

2. What color were the walls in the old governor's home when the Dutch first built the house?
(a) Sky blue.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Cream.
(d) Egg white.

3. What time did Mervyn's parents arrive at his apartment unannounced when they came to England to confront him?
(a) 9 p.m.
(b) 10 a.m.
(c) 7 p.m.
(d) 11 a.m.

4. How much were bets on horse races if someone sat in the grandstand?
(a) 10 rupees.
(b) 2 rupees.
(c) 7 rupees.
(d) 5 rupees.

5. In what ocean is Ceylon located?
(a) Pacific.
(b) Indian.
(c) Southern.
(d) Atlantic.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How many children did Michael's ancestor who first came to Ceylon have with his Sinhalese wife?

3. On their way to the December races, where would the Gasanawa group go swimming?

4. In Michael's dream that caused him to return to Ceylon, what would he see his father surrounded by?

5. How far could a thalagoya leap from a tree to the ground?

(see the answer key)

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