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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, The Ceylon Cactus and Succulent Society.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1950, how often would V.C., Mervyn, and Archer meet at the "Daily News" bookshop in Kandy?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Once a week.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Every other week.

2. How many sentries guarded the entrance to the old governor's home?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

3. In the middle of the 19th century, how old was the English officer who was ordered to organize the building of a road from Colombo to Kandy?
(a) 17.
(b) 20.
(c) 19.
(d) 18.

4. What noise would awaken Michael at 3 a.m. when he was in the jungle?
(a) Peacocks.
(b) Malkohas.
(c) Owls.
(d) Junglefowl.

5. What was Doris's favorite song in the 1920s?
(a) Moonlight Bay.
(b) Dream Just Dreams.
(c) A Fine Romance.
(d) After All.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. How long did it take Mervyn's parents and sister to get to England by ship?

5. What type of snake was a problem at Rock Hill?

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