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

2. How many bombs did Mervyn find on a train he hijacked?
(a) 10.
(b) 25.
(c) 30.
(d) 15.

3. In 1947, after leaving Colombo, who did Mervyn give a ride?
(a) Cinnamon peeler.
(b) Tea plantation worker.
(c) Monk.
(d) Farmer.

4. On page 79, where was the house located that Michael was sitting in?
(a) Beira Road.
(b) Malay St.
(c) Glennie St.
(d) Buller's Road.

5. How many children did Michael's ancestor who first came to Ceylon have with his Sinhalese wife?
(a) 5.
(b) 4.
(c) 9.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Lalla die?

2. What type of animal droppings surrounded the house on stilts in the jungle, where Michael and his family stayed?

3. Near what continent is Ceylon located?

4. When the Gasanawa group went to the December races, what would they order on their way?

5. When did Michael's ancestor first arrive in Ceylon?

(see the answer key)

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