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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, What We Think of Married Life.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Mervyn become engaged to while his parents thought he was a student?
(a) French heiress.
(b) Russian countess.
(c) A Cambridge student.
(d) A Duke's daughter.

2. What was the name of the dog that the Ondaatjes had on the tea estate?
(a) Chindit.
(b) Bandit.
(c) Blackie.
(d) Spot.

3. Near where did David Grenier drown?
(a) Negombo.
(b) Batticaloa.
(c) Jaffna.
(d) Kelaniya.

4. In a dream Michael had on page 27, what shape was his body?
(a) Polygon.
(b) Rectangle.
(c) Square.
(d) Star.

5. What profession did Lalla's brother Vere try to pursue?
(a) Banker.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Auctioneer.
(d) Lawyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What would Michael balance when he was drunk?

2. What time did Mervyn's parents arrive at his apartment unannounced when they came to England to confront him?

3. How many deer did Michael and his family see on the other side of the lake when they were showering in the jungle rain?

4. How far was the car from the house when it stalled?

5. In one of the stories about Mervyn's train escapade, how many dogs was he leading on ropes?

(see the answer key)

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