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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. What year did Natalia Asarrapa die?
(a) 1836.
(b) 1831.
(c) 1822.
(d) 1824.

2. When did a Dutch governor's daughter throw herself down a well?
(a) 1643.
(b) 1734.
(c) 1681.
(d) 1712.

3. In 1947, how long did Mervyn sit on the terrace of the Mount Lavinia Hotel waiting for Doris?
(a) Until 6 p.m.
(b) Until 5 p.m.
(c) Until 7 p.m.
(d) Until 4 p.m.

4. What animal appeared out of the trees while Michael and his family were showering in the rain?
(a) Sloth bear.
(b) Black boar.
(c) Elephant.
(d) Leopard.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When was the last time Archer saw Mervyn?

2. How often would Philip Ondaatje travel to England?

3. How long was the tunnel where Mervyn threatened to commit suicide?

4. What color was a church painted that Michael saw on Reclamation Street in Colombo?

5. At what university did Mervyn Ondaatje take entrance exams?

(see the answer key)

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