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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. How old was Lalla when she became a widow?
(a) Almost 25.
(b) Not yet 30.
(c) 32.
(d) 27.

2. How tall was Michael's Aunt Dolly?
(a) 4 ft. 10 in.
(b) 5 ft. 1 in.
(c) 5 ft. 5 in.
(d) 5 ft.

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

4. What type of pet was in the room of the friend's house where Michael awoke from a dream?
(a) Dog.
(b) Cat
(c) Fish.
(d) Hamster.

5. What color dress did the Dutch governor's daughter wear when she appeared as a ghost?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Blue.
(d) Red.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How long had it been since Michael had been in Ceylon?

4. What covered the windows in homes in Ceylon?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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