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

2. How many ways were there to describe the smell of a durian fruit?
(a) 15.
(b) 4.
(c) 8.
(d) 18.

3. During what months did Michael's grandparents move to Nuwara Eliya?
(a) September and October.
(b) June and July.
(c) April and May.
(d) March and April.

4. How old was the fort, where the old governor's home was located?
(a) 200 years.
(b) 250 years.
(c) 100 years.
(d) 150 years.

5. How often would Philip Ondaatje travel to England?
(a) Once a year.
(b) Every two years.
(c) Every other year.
(d) Every three years.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall were the doorways of the old governor's home?

2. How deep was the section of Kandy lake where Francis de Saram attempted to drown himself?

3. How many pellets were found in Jessica Cantley's body?

4. How old was Michael when he left Ceylon?

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

(see the answer key)

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